Mix & Match Northern Greece
Mix & Match Northern Greece
Northern Greece is the geographical part that includes Macedonia and Thrace. Macedonia, and more specifically eastern Macedonia is diverse, with significant mountainous volumes, fertile basins enclosed by hills and several rivers. The climate depends on the morphology of the soil, but in the semi-flat areas approaching the sea breeze of the North Aegean, it is temperate and is suitable for a number of crops such as olive cultivation.
With native olive varieties such as Thasitiki and Halkidiki, which derive their name from the nearby island of Thassos and the well-known region of Halkidiki, the Elaikos Amalgam Selection EVOO is produced, by combining three different varieties (Thasitiki, Halkidiki and Koroneiki) offering complex fruity aromas and spicy notes. By isolating the Thasitiki variety, known worldwide for the production of the Halkidiki table olive, the Agriston Argilos I Early EVOO was created, with rich fruity aromas and flavors.
Thrace, the northernmost tip of Greece, has an important mountainous terrain but also semi-flat and lowland areas where the climate is temperate, almost Mediterranean, thanks to the sea breeze of the Thracian Sea. The differentiation of altitude conditions creates local microclimates, where different types of cultivation are hosted, including the olive. Specifically, in the renowned ancient “Olive Grove of Makris”, where the Makri olive variety thrives exclusively, are the centuries-old olive trees of the Zoidis family. with the Calypso Single Varietal Organic EVOO, a monovarietal organic extra virgin olive oil of the local variety with complex aromas and flavour balance.
Description
Elaikos Amalgam Selection EVOO
The Elaikos Amalgam Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a compination of three varieties: Thasitiki, Halkidiki and Koroneiki. Unique for its bright green color as well as for the medium to intense complex fruity aroma of freshly cut grass, green banana, pepper, herbs and almond. Distinguished also by a moderately bitter feeling and a more intense spicy taste with notes of spices.
Calypso Single Varietal Organic EVOO
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Calypso Single Varietal Organic of the Makri variety, is a monovarietal organic extra virgin olive oil from the native variety of Makris. The uniqueness of the Makris variety as well as the limited quantity in production make it a rare gastronomic delight. A moderate to intense fruity aroma emerges on the nose with aromas of freshly cut grass, unripe fruit, tomato leaves and eucalyptus while a subtle presence of green pepper which complements the moderately spicy sensation in the mouth. The milder bitter sensation harmoniously balances the fruity aroma and spiciness on the palate.
Agriston Argilos I Early EVOO
The Agriston Argilos I Early Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the is a monovarietal extra virgin olive oil from the Chalkidiki variety. This particular variety captures a rich organoleptic profile covering a wide range of flavors, starting with a moderately fruity aroma with notes of unripe almond, characteristic of the Chalkidiki variety, unripe fruit, freshly cut grass and herbs capturing its elegant and fresh character. At the same time a feeling of freshness is sensed on the palate when tasting, accompanied by a medium spicy and a medium to delicate bitter element.
Calypso Organic Makri’s Green Olives
The Organic Green Makri’s Olives, of the Zoidis family is a product, of early ripening of the indigenous Makri variety. Hand-picked one by one, they follow the natural fermentation process. The fruit is of medium hardness and crispness with a moderate fibrous texture. When tasted, moderate salinity is encountered, while a sweet aroma and a moderately bitter and mild sour taste emerge. It can accompany ideally fresh salads, pasta, grilled vegetables, white meat or can simply be combined with white dry wine and beer.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.00 kg |
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| Category | Mix & Match Deals |
| Cultivation | Conventional, Organic |
| Size | 3 x 500ml (16,9 oz) + 350g drained weight |
| Variety | Halkidiki, Koroneiki, Thasitiki, Makri |
| Harvest | October 2023 |
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