The Cretan Olive Oil

Mylopotamos olive oil is one of the two best olive oils of Crete, which were awarded the second prize of the Mario Solinas International Council of Olive Oil Producers. This excellent oil is cultivated in the area of Mylopotamos, south of the town of Rethιmnon.

The European Union designated the region as area of Appellation of Origin, thus recognizing the high quality of the olive oil produced there. The oil is extracted from the fruit of the olive tree variety called “Koroneiko”, it is particularly light and clean, with a distinctive aroma and probably the best oil to be used as dressing. The extra virgin olive oil is extracted by means of slow and cold pressing, according to the mechanical specifications and is subject to strict quality examination. Due to this procedure of production it maintains its full taste and flavour, as well as its excellent nourishing properties.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Organic Cultivation

Appellation of Origin Mylopotamos

This excellent olive oil of organic cultivation has a natural, genuine taste, and a delicate, fruity aroma. Ideal with salads and all sorts of dishes, it tops the flavour of the Cretan cuisine. The fruit, which are taken for the production of this oil, exclusively derive from organic cultivation that is, no chemical or synthetic components have been used according to the regulations. The label “produce of organic cultivation” has been certified by a special organization, which is recognized by the European Community. It refers to an entirely natural product and guarantees excellent taste, which the most demanding palate will appreciate.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Appellation of Origin Mylopotamos

This extra virgin olive oil shows an exceptionally low level of acidity (maximum 0,4%) and is the characteristic ingredient of the Cretan diet. It is classified as high quality oil. Its fruity and delicate aroma suits all types of dishes and makes titbits a delicious experience. True nectar for gourmets!

MYLOPOTAMOS: A GIFT FOR HEALTH & TASTE

Approximately in the year 2000 the company “Mylopotamos” was established in this beautiful part of Crete, the area of Mylopotamos. Not only has the company achieved a name for its quality products, but in 2005, it has also been awarded the second prize in the “Mario Solinas” International Congress of Olive Oil Producers. The company specifically aims at making you discover the best quality products  and  traditional  recipes  of  Crete.

We wish to promote the Cretan diet (nourishment) by producing and standardizing our renowned products of best quality according to the traditional Cretan recipes, which we inherited from our ancestors. For this reason we choose the best of all Cretan products. Consequently the success of our company depends on your being satisfied with our products as well as on the establishment of a long-term and direct partnership with growers  and  distributors. In compliance with the rules of hygiene and the European standards of quality we have made our step into the world of today by realizing and strictly keeping to the specifications of control ISO 22.000-2005, IFS, BRC, Koscher OU, USDA, ΒioHellas, Agrocert.