OLIVE OIL TASTING

A journey
into the wonderful world of
extra virgin olive oil

Welcome to a world where the scents of green apple, marjoram, herbs, chamomile, and almond, as well as a medley of spices, 'hide' behind the green treasure of the Greek land...


Cretan Olive Oils
The Authentic Mediterranean Taste

From the olive groves of Crete, we bring to your table the genuine taste of the Mediterranean diet. Savor every drop, a journey into culinary delight, with the best Cretan olive oils that we have chosen to satisfy even the most demanding tasters.

OUR OLIVE OIL TASTING EXPERIENCE

Welcome into the extraordinary world of extra virgin olive oil which the visitors has the opportunity to experience a guided olive oil tasting session from certified olive oil sommelier.
During the session, you are going to taste many different extra virgin olive oils, learn how to recognize a real extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from adulterated or rancid oils. Experience the different tastes of EVOO based on different olive varieties, production and storage conditions. Learn about olive oil and food pairing activity and how to correctly combine specific olive oils with different foods (in order to transform a simple dish into something extraordinary simply by using the right olive oil).

The experience we offer includes:

  1. Guidance from a certified olive oil sommelier

  2. Water (mineral or sparkling)

  3. Extra virgin olive oil from 4 selected brands from different region of Crete

  4. Special olive oil tasting glasses

  5. Apple

  6. Bread

  7. Food pairing (+25€ per person, includes: 1 salad, 1 starter and 3 options to choose 1 dish from the main course.)

Cost: for 1-4 people - 240€; 5 or more people - 55€ per person

OLIVE OIL TASTING FOR 2 PEOPLE (Cost: 15,80€)

  • Hot bread (rustic and whole wheat)

  • 3 different extra virgin olive oils

  • 3 different greek tapas

OUR OLIVE OIL SELECTION

  • RETHYMNO - CRETE

    A multi awarded organic olive oil, with unique cultivation and oiling methods. One of the oldest varieties from the island of Crete that takes you back in time. Efkrato olive fields are located in south of Rethymno area at high from 300 to 400m with a unique microclimate.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: TSOUNATI

    Complex and elegant in the nose, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of red apple, peppers, flowers and fresh almond.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Legumes, grilled vegetables, grilled meat, fish, sorbet ice cream.

  • MESSARA - CRETE

    A unique and extraordinary extra virgin olive oil that hides some of the generosity and history of the Cretan land. It is made from one of the oldest varieties in the Mediterranean named Chondrolia and it's one of the few olive oils of this variety that have been distinguished worldwide.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: CHONDROLIA

    Intense and green character, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of fresh cut grass, artichoke, peppers and herbs.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Greek salad, raw vegetables, fish soup, smoked meats.

  • LASSITHI - CRETE

    Skoutari was the name of "EROTOKRITOS" shield that it was used in the Byzantine era and for him was the shield that he used to finally get close to his love. Today Skoutari is a shield for your health and daily life. An extra virgin olive oil of early harvest, high phenolic, which has been registered in the list of the worlds olive oil center for olives.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: KORONEIKI

    Excellent sample of Koroneiki variety with green aromas dominating the nose and with a rich taste character. Aromas of fresh cut grass, unripe banana and tomato leaves.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Greek salad, Green salads, white cream cheese, fish fillet

  • LASSITHI - CRETE

    It originates from Cretan land with the organic cultivation of the centuries-old family olive grove reaching the area of 60 acres. A unique landscape which is reminding you that Skoutari is an indisputable jewel.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: CHONDROLIA

    Complex character with persistent spicy sense. Grassie in the nose, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of olive leaves, tomato leaves and herbs.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Greek Salad, legumes, green salad, fish fillets

  • HERAKLION - CRETE

    Is a 6th generation family company that produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil and is located at the center of Crete island in Agia Varvara. The olive oil trees are located at the central mountain of Crete island in a unique environment about 600m. altitude. They produce high quality Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Eliama D.V. which has low acidity end without chemicals rests. Eliama extra virgin olive oil has many awards in international competitions for the high quality olive oil. It is a product of early harvest and it has rarely harmony of taste, aroma and ingredients for health. They use special methods in olive mill and the final product we store it inside the stainless tank with nitrogen add and in the end we maintain it in constant temperature from 12 to 15 degrees all the year to maintain the quality.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: KORONEIKI

    Intense and grassie in the nose, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of green fruits, fresh cut grass, pepper and tomato leaves.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Greek Salad, boiled and grilled vegetables, smoked meats, fruit salad

  • LASSITHI - CRETE

    An extra virgin olive oil produced in an area where the special micro-climate and the protected designation of origin of olive oil PDO. SITIA LASSITHI CRETE gives prestige and abundant quality. The fruit of the olive tree, bathed in sunlight and full of the juices and aromas of the Cretan land, ripens among olive groves located within the boundaries of the UNESCO World Sitia Geopark. In a unique microclimate, the Koroneiki variety offers its own unique aromatic characteristics while its high content of polyphenols, classify it in the category of olive oils that protect against the oxidation of blood lipids and help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: KORONEIKI

    Complex character with persistent spicy sense. Grassie in the nose, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of fresh cut grass, tomato leaves and artichoke.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Greek Salad, boiled and grilled vegetables, smoked meats, green salad, sorbet ice cream.

  • SITIA - CRETE

    An extra virgin olive oil of the koroneiki variety with low acidity, intense spicy and bitter character. The olive groves are located in the north east of Crete in a semi mountainous area at an altitude of 450 to 550 meters. The soil characteristics and the special microclimate of the area are ideal for the cultivation and production of quality olive oil.

    MONOVARIETAL - VARIETY: KORONEIKI

    Complex character with persistent spicy sense. Grassie in the nose, rich and fresh in the mouth with long and persistent aftertaste. Aromas of fresh cut grass, olive leaves, tomato leaves and herbs.

    IDEAL PAIRING:

    Grilled and raw vegetables, smoked meats, grilled shrimps.