Extra Virgin Olive Oil ‘Lia’ 500ml

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Extra virgin olive oil Koroneiki from Kalamata.

SIZE: 500ml

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Messinia, Kalamata

TYPE: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality category of olive oil that one can consume. By definition it must have free fatty acid level below 0,8%, zero organoleptic defects and a fruity flavor. For better quality, it must be derived by cold extraction in temperature below 27oC.
VARIETY: Koroneiki
The “Queen” of olives. Produces a high quality, full-bodied olive oil reach in aromatic notes. Koroneiki is the most common variety used for olive oil production in Greece (60% of the olive oil production). Mostly cultivated in the south Peloponnese and Crete. Is rich in nutritional value, beneficial phenolic compounds (bitter & spicy aftertaste) and characteristic aromas of freshly-cut grass, tomato, artichoke & almond. Well balanced and excellent to pair it with almost any food and cooking application.
ACIDITY: 0,30
Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition EVOO it must have free fatty acid level below 0,8%. This value is always determined by a chemical laboratory and cannot be detected by sensory analysis (you cannot taste it).
AROMAS: Artichoke, fennel, unripe tomato, apple, unripe banana, strong notes of green freshly cut grass and a bouquet of aromas of wildflowers and wild herbs
Contrary to many people’s beliefs, olive oil aromas are not endogenous to the fruit, but are produced by the activity of olive enzymes in the olive oil extraction process (crushing-malaxation). They depend largely on the variety of the olive, the degree of ripeness of the fruit at harvest as well as the milling practices.
HARVEST: Fall 2019
As any fresh and very sensitive to oxidation product, olive oil must be consumed within 18 months from the harvest time, for enjoying all its aromas, flavors and health benefits. In the Northern Hemisphere where Greece is, the harvest is taking place from October to January.
Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Oil
Description

LIÁ olive oil is chosen by chefs and consumers mainly due to its medium fruity and balanced bitter and spicy taste, which in combination with a complex organoleptic profile make it unique. Its aroma is clean and rich. In addition to the notes of freshly picked green olives, you will feel a bouquet of various aromas such as artichoke and fennel, unripe tomato, white apple, unripe banana, strong notes of freshly cut green grass and a bouquet of wildflower and wildflower aromas. The balanced bitter and spicy contribute to the unique aftertaste that lasts and gives the feeling of pink pepper and fresh walnuts.

CHARACTERISTICS

Type : monovarietal- koroneiki
Intensity : medium
Origin : Messinia, Kalamata
Packaging Type : glass
Net Weight : 500ml

Additional information
Weight 1.000 kg
Dimensions 8.5 × 8.5 × 24 cm
Meet the Producer

Meet the Producer

LIÁ is a high quality extra virgin olive oil which comes exclusively from the company’s olive groves in Messinia. The LIÁ team controls its quality from A to Z, from the tree to the packaging, paying maximum attention and constantly checking all the stages of its production.

Pairs Best with

Pairs Best with

Salads with tomato, leafy green salads, raw vegetables, boiled/steamed vegetables, white and red meat stews, BBQ grilled & roast meat dishes (veal, lamb, pork, chicken, etc), fish soup & fish ceviche, pasta, pizza, risottos, semi-hard and smoked cheeses, legumes, soups, tomato sauce, chocolate desserts. Ideal also for cooking, hallow, deep-frying, stir-frying or sautéing.