The Taste of Methoni

Olive Oil from Kalamata

Nestled in the southern Peloponnese, Methoni is not only known for its Venetian castle  and Greek Blue sea , but also for being part of the world-famous Kalamata olive oil region. Here, the sun-drenched hillsides , sea breezes , and fertile limestone soils  create the perfect conditions for producing the best Greek olive oil .

The Koroneiki olive is small yet incredibly rich in oil, yielding an extra virgin olive oil of exceptional purity and complexity. Protected under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) label , Kalamata olive oil is renowned for its low acidity. Its flavor is a true expression of the land: intensely fruity on the nose , with notes of freshly cut grass , artichoke, almond , and wild herbs , followed by a velvety texture and a subtle peppery kick .

In Methoni and its surroundings, olive oil is not just food; it is part of daily life and culture. The groves , some with trees hundreds of years old, are a living testament to tradition. Families here have tended their trees for generations , passing down knowledge of careful harvesting by hand  and immediate cold-pressing  to preserve freshness, flavor, and nutrients.

Methoni’s olive oil is not simply something you taste. It is something you experience — a golden elixir  that embodies history , health , hospitality , and the timeless bond between the land and its people.

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