Krokees Lakonias olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Κροκεές Λακωνίας
Refined Lakonian oil pairing delicate Athinolia aromatics with the lively, peppery backbone of Koroneiki.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Athinolia and Koroneiki
- Where
- Peloponnese
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Distinctly floral and fruity with pleasant notes of fresh cut grass and mild almond bitterness. It finishes with an assertive, clean pepperiness.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Source directly from specialised Greek delis or regional cooperatives selling numbered bottles.
Seek the PDO Krokees Lakonias insignia and cold-extracted designation on the label.
The rules in short
Produced in the Krokees area of Lakonia from a defined blend of Athinolia and Koroneiki olives. The fruit is milled under strict temperature controls within hours of collection.
Serving ideas
- Poured raw over a classic Greek salad
- Drizzled over warm boiled chickpeas and parsley
- Used to finish grilled souvlaki meats before serving
Substitutes
Lakonia PGI extra virgin olive oil, Kalamata extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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