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Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete
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Extra virgin olive oil made from hand-harvested Koroneiki olives from the Gouves region of Crete. Cold-pressed on the day of harvest, with no additives. Acidity below 0.25% — the EU standard allows up to 0.8%. This low acidity is no accident.
Taste: Fruity, balanced, slightly peppery.
Characteristics:
- 100% single-variety Koroneiki olive oil from Gouves, Crete
- Hand-harvested, cold-pressed below 27°C
- Acidity below 0.25% (EU standard: max 0.8%)
- No additives, small batches, direct from the producer
- Ideal for salads, dressings, finishing, braising, and frying
- Rich in polyphenols, natural antioxidants
From select olive groves in the Gouves region near Heraklion. The location between the Aegean Sea and the Ida Mountains, mineral-rich limestone soils, and intense sunshine create ideal conditions for aromatic Koroneiki olives.
Small family businesses have cultivated their groves for generations according to principles that prioritize quality over quantity.
The Koroneiki olive is small but exceptionally oily. Its oil is fruity and balanced, with a slight bitterness and peppery tingle – indications of natural polyphenols that contribute to its flavor and stability.
At Crete Manufacture, we exclusively process single-variety Koroneiki olive oil from the Gouves region.
The olives are harvested by hand, usually between November and January. Hand-harvesting prevents damage and allows for careful selection.
Crucially, the olives are cold-pressed on the day of harvest – through mechanical extraction below 27°C. These short transport routes and low temperatures protect polyphenols and aromatic compounds.
Quality comes from control, not speed.
Store olive oil in a dark, cool place (12–20 °C) and in an airtight container. Do not store above the stove or in the refrigerator.
Close immediately after each use. Oxygen causes aromas to fade.
High-quality olive oil develops its full aroma profile in the first few months after opening.
Free shipping on orders over €80.
Processing time: 3–4 working days
Shipping via DHL. You will receive delivery details and tracking information in your confirmation email.
Size
Extra virgin olive oil made from hand-harvested Koroneiki olives from the Gouves region of Crete. Cold-pressed on the day of harvest, with no additives. Acidity below 0.25% — the EU standard allows up to 0.8%. This low acidity is no accident.
Taste: Fruity, balanced, slightly peppery.
Characteristics:
- 100% single-variety Koroneiki olive oil from Gouves, Crete
- Hand-harvested, cold-pressed below 27°C
- Acidity below 0.25% (EU standard: max 0.8%)
- No additives, small batches, direct from the producer
- Ideal for salads, dressings, finishing, braising, and frying
- Rich in polyphenols, natural antioxidants
From select olive groves in the Gouves region near Heraklion. The location between the Aegean Sea and the Ida Mountains, mineral-rich limestone soils, and intense sunshine create ideal conditions for aromatic Koroneiki olives.
Small family businesses have cultivated their groves for generations according to principles that prioritize quality over quantity.
The Koroneiki olive is small but exceptionally oily. Its oil is fruity and balanced, with a slight bitterness and peppery tingle – indications of natural polyphenols that contribute to its flavor and stability.
At Crete Manufacture, we exclusively process single-variety Koroneiki olive oil from the Gouves region.
The olives are harvested by hand, usually between November and January. Hand-harvesting prevents damage and allows for careful selection.
Crucially, the olives are cold-pressed on the day of harvest – through mechanical extraction below 27°C. These short transport routes and low temperatures protect polyphenols and aromatic compounds.
Quality comes from control, not speed.
Store olive oil in a dark, cool place (12–20 °C) and in an airtight container. Do not store above the stove or in the refrigerator.
Close immediately after each use. Oxygen causes aromas to fade.
High-quality olive oil develops its full aroma profile in the first few months after opening.
Free shipping on orders over €80.
Processing time: 3–4 working days
Shipping via DHL. You will receive delivery details and tracking information in your confirmation email.
What's behind our oil from Crete-Manufacture?
Olive groves of Gouves
Olive oil production has a millennia-old tradition in Crete. In the Gouves region, small family businesses cultivate this craft with precision and patience. Each harvest follows principles that have been passed down for generations: respect for the fruit, gentle processing, and quality over quantity. Crete Manufacture collaborates with these producers as partners, sharing the same high standards of quality.
The Koroneiki olive
The Koroneiki olive is small but exceptionally oily. Under Crete's climatic conditions – mineral-rich soils, intense sunshine, and proximity to the sea – it produces oils with a high concentration of aromas. Fruity notes, balanced bitterness, and a peppery tingle are indicators of fresh polyphenols. These not only shape the flavor but also contribute to the oil's stability. We exclusively process single-varietal Koroneiki olive oil from Gouves.
Single variety
Acidity describes the proportion of free fatty acids and provides information about freshness and processing. The fresher the olives, the lower the value. Extra virgin olive oil may contain up to 0.8% acidity. Values below 0.3% are considered very good. Below 0.25% is exceptional. Such values result from healthy olives, hand-harvesting, and extremely short periods between harvesting and pressing. Any delay increases the acidity.
Cold-pressed on the day of harvest
The olives are harvested by hand and cold-pressed on the day of harvest – through mechanical extraction below 27°C. This process protects polyphenols, vitamin E, and aromatic compounds, which would be destroyed by heat. Modern mills allow for hygienic processing with precise temperature control. The principle remains traditional, but the technology has become more accurate. Quality comes from control, not speed.
In the kitchen
Cretan olive oil with very low acidity is designed to carry and enhance flavor. Ideal for cold applications, as a finishing oil, for braising, and frying. Proper storage preserves its quality: dark, cool, and airtight. The oil develops its full aromatic profile particularly in the first few months after opening.
Wissenswertes
Extra vergines Olivenöl aus Koroneiki-Oliven, angebaut in der Region Gouves an der Nordküste Kretas. Kaltgepresst, ungefiltert oder schonend geklärt, mit einem Säuregehalt unter 0,25 Prozent. Ein Öl aus einer einzigen Sorte, aus einer einzigen Region, mit nachvollziehbarem Erntejahr.
Kalt genossen entfaltet es seinen vollen Charakter. Ideal zu Salaten, über Feta, Tomaten, Ofengemüse, gebratenem Fisch oder einfach zu frischem Brot. Zum Kochen und Braten bis zu mittleren Temperaturen ebenfalls geeignet, für starkes Anbraten oder Frittieren ist ein neutrales Öl die bessere Wahl.
Dunkel, kühl und gut verschlossen lagern, am besten in der geöffneten Flasche innerhalb weniger Monate verbrauchen. Vor Licht und Wärme schützen, da beide das Öl schneller altern lassen. Ungeöffnet mindestens zwölf Monate ab Abfüllung, geöffnet am besten zügig genießen, solange das frische Aroma trägt.
