Ancient Foods – Organic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Cold Pressed – 1000 Year Old Trees – High Phenolic - Chefs Favorite - Mountain Keros - 101oz (3L)
Brand: Ancient Foods
DETAILS

I come from Vordonia on the outskirts of Sparta, the child of ancient Athenian olive trees in the mountainous Spartan rock.

I was there when King Leonidas scaled the face of Mount Taygetos: I have seen the birth of great civilizations.

My name means "The Perfect Moment", and I represent the resilient spirit of the people.

I am a 100% USDA Organic certified product.
FLAVOR

Elegant and complex. I boast a rich, grassy nose with hints of fresh herbs, and a round, buttery, peppery finish.

I bring out the flavors of vegetables and salads and am amazing when braising meats and hearty dishes.

TERROIR

The unique Athenoelia olive trees growing on one of the tallest and historic mountains in Greece produce a flavor like no other.

These trees are beautiful and truly ancient, with some over a 1000 years old.

They grow in the hillside rocks and must be harvested carefully by hand.

Being among such majestic trees with their gnarled trunks and bountiful branches was something that touched our soul.

THE SOURCE & HISTORY OF KERÓS

Olive trees in Vordonia are among the oldest in the world, dating centuries and even millenia.

Gianni's family has lived in this quaint village on the outskirts of Sparta on Mount Taygetos for many generations. They harvest an ancient Athenian varietal in the arid rock, which creates truly elegant flavors and promotes good health.

The oil from this tiny village is renowned by the locals.

Production and Best By Date on top of tin.
KEROS is a true organic superfood, freshly harvested from 1000 year old trees at elevation in Greece. Estate grown in Vordonia, in the mountains above Sparta, Greece. Rare Athenoelia single varietal. Protected Geographical Indication. Harvested Fall 2019 Packaged 2021
HIGHEST QUALITY: 100% USDA ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN. Unfiltered. Cold-pressed within a few hours of harvest. Incredibly low acidity <0.2%.
ACCOLADES: KEROS is being used by multiple Michelin Star chefs for its elegant flavor that shines incredibly well when finishing as well as cooking. Local Greeks and these lauded chefs are not afraid to sauté and braise with high quality oil and you should as well!
HEALTH BENEFITS: A staple of the Mediterranean Diet, these ancient trees produce oil that is high in antioxidants, is high phenolic (biophenols > 250 mg/kg, Lignans, Flavonoids), and since it is unfiltered, ensures that the maximum health benefits stay with the oil. Our fans love to take a spoonful in the morning for their health.
TASTING NOTES: Rich, fresh herbal nose with a round, buttery, peppery finish. Surprisingly tasty and elegant.