The Mikeli Estate (Ktima Mikeli) has a tradition stretching back three generations to 1935, when Dimitri Mikelopoulos planted Koroneiki olive trees in a grove near Ancient Olympia in Western Greece; choosing this grove on the sighting of a dancing lady believed to be Elais, Goddess of Oil.
In this region where ancients lifted land out of the sea, the secrets of the soil and residual shells found in the grove of the Mikeli Estate imbue their olive oil with a superlative peppery taste. In November, the olives are handpicked, cold pressed and bottled in one day ensuring the olive oil captures the essence of the Gods and retains all the complex flavours of the Mikeli Koroneiki olives.
KTIMA MIKELI Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil are from carefully selected and handpicked olives of Koroneiki olive trees. It is a pure, 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a unique balance with a low acidity of 0.19%
OLYMP TASTE AWARDS 2021
Ktima Mikeli Extra Virgin Olive Oil – GOLD AWARD
It took place in Athens, from 14 to 21 June 2021, for the 6th consecutive year. It is a meeting of the best food producers from Greece and abroad, a unique event on the subject of tasting unique products of the agricultural and food sector.
Benefits
The world’s scientific community recognises now its nutritional value, a discovery made by Hippocrates some thousands years ago. Olive oil, as all fats, is important for the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. It contributes to the heart’s health, due to its monounsaturated fats, to cancer’s prevention, as a result of the antioxidant microelements (polyphenols), to age’s slowing down because of its vitamin E content, as well as to the proper growth of bones and brain during childhood, and to many other cases. The daily use of olive oil protects from coronary heart diseases, reduces the levels of “bad” cholesterol while increases the “good” one. This is why the Mediterranean diet, the main ingredient of which is the olive oil, is well-known as the world’s best nutritional model.
All the Aromas and flavours of Greece in a bottle!
Storage
Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, in an airtight container (dark glass recommended).