Finiki Lakonias olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Φοινίκι Λακωνίας
Punchy coastal Lakonian extra virgin oil notable for robust artichoke notes and brisk peppery vivacity.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Koroneiki
- Where
- Peloponnese
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Intensely green with vivid artichoke and green leaf aromas, notable bitterness, and a sustained peppery warmth. It feels clean and crisp on the tongue.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Opt for small-batch producers bottling in UV-protected glass to preserve fresh volatile compounds.
Verify the Finiki Lakonias PDO markings and estate production information.
The rules in short
Confined to the coastal municipality of Finiki in Lakonia, pressed exclusively from Koroneiki olives. The dry maritime microclimate contributes to very low natural acidity.
Serving ideas
- Drizzled over savoury bean and tomato stews
- Poured over freshly baked bread with sea salt
- Used as a finishing condiment for grilled meats
Substitutes
Kalamata extra virgin olive oil, Kolymvari extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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