Agios Matthaios Kerkyras olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Άγιος Ματθαίος Κέρκυρας
Historic Corfiot extra virgin olive oil made from Lianolia trees, offering gentle herbs and fruity warmth.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Lianolia Kerkyras
- Where
- Ionian Islands
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€€
Taste and texture
Herbaceous and distinctive, featuring subtle hints of dried fruit, green herbs, and mild peppery notes. The body is moderately smooth and flowing.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Seek estate-bottled producers who focus on early harvesting, packed in protective opaque bottles.
Look for the PDO seal, the Agios Matthaios Kerkyras title, and a verified extra virgin label.
The rules in short
Extracted from ancient Lianolia groves surrounding Agios Matthaios on Corfu. Modern harvesting and mechanical extraction methods have revived quality from these towering island trees.
Serving ideas
- Drizzled raw over roasted Mediterranean vegetables
- Stirred through white bean soups prior to serving
- Finished over pan-seared fish fillets with lemon
Substitutes
Ionian extra virgin olive oil, Greek extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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