Kefalonia olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Κεφαλονιά
Vibrant Cephalonian island oil displaying aromatic wild herbs, sweet green almond, and refreshing pepper.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PGI
- Made from
- Koroneiki
- Where
- Ionian Islands
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Fruity and fresh with clean aromas of wild mountain herbs, green almond, and a crisp, peppery tickle. It has a vivid, bright consistency.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Buy from Greek wine and oil specialists offering estate bottlings from Kefalonian producers.
Look for the PGI Kefalonia logo and an extra virgin grade with stated low acidity.
The rules in short
Produced on the island of Kefalonia from local groves composed primarily of Koroneiki olives. Cold pressing occurs shortly after harvest to preserve fresh aromatic qualities.
Serving ideas
- Splashed over rich chickpea and wild oregano soups
- Drizzled over oven-roasted spiced lamb and potatoes
- Used to finish warm toasted country bread with garlic
Substitutes
Zakynthos extra virgin olive oil, Peloponnese extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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