Viannos Irakleiou olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Βιάννου Ηρακλείου
Delicate mountain olive oil from southern Crete with floral undertones and a gentle, refined peppery finish.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Koroneiki
- Where
- Crete
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Fruity and delicate with mild herbal aromatics, almond hints, and a soft, gradual peppery bite. The mouthfeel is silkier and lighter than coastal oils.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Select certified estate bottles from local cooperatives or reputable Mediterranean importers.
Confirm the PDO Viannos Irakleiou designation and verify cold extraction claims on the packaging.
The rules in short
Originates from high-altitude southern Cretan slopes in the Viannos municipality, drawn from mountain Koroneiki olives. Traditional gentle processing preserves its light, fragrant structure.
Serving ideas
- Drizzled raw over delicate poached fish
- Whisked into egg-lemon sauce for rich soups
- Splashed on warm wild asparagus or boiled greens
Substitutes
Kolymvari extra virgin olive oil, Extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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