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What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?Extra virgin is the highest quality and most expensive olive oil classification. It should have no defects and a flavor of fresh olives. It must be produced entirely by mechanical means without the use of any solvents, and under temperatures that will not degrade the oil. It's not easy to produce extra virgin olive oil. A producer must use fresh olives in good condition and monitor every step of the process with great care. Extra virgin olive oil doesn't stay that way: Even in perfect storage conditions, the oil will degrade over time, so it's important to enjoy it within its two-year shelf life. An excellent PDO EXTRA VIRGIN OIL from Krokees Lakonias - Peloponnesian Region «Elea Terra» Produced by the agricultural Unity of Krokea established on the foot hills of mountain Taigetos. Spicy olive flavor with medium intensity. Overwhelming richness with distinguish olive leaf flavor and Citrus trees taste. The unique climate and centuries’ old tradition of cultivating olive trees in Lakonia have made this region’s olive oil one of the best in the world. Its unique characteristics such as its low acidity are only surpassed by its exceptional flavor resulting in an olive oil that will elevate your eating experience. Most importantly this specific extra virgin oil received for second consecutive year a star at the Great taste Awards 2013. This exquisite olive oil has a pungent flavor of medium intensity. In its irresistible aroma, one can detect touches of green leaves along with vivid notes of citrus. Its acidity is particularly low while it is also rich in vitamin E.
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