Description
The extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO is obtained from olives of the Manaki type.
Production Area
The production area of the extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO is within the municipal area of Asklipieio, in the region of Argolis-Peloponnese.
Production Method
The olive gathering has to take place directly from the tree, preferably by hand or with combs, avoiding damage to the fruits. The olives that have fallen on the ground are not used. Transportation takes place with bags made of natural material, which have a capacity of 30-50 kg, or in plastic boxes. The healthy fruits are selected for the pressing, eliminating all foreign bodies. This procedure should take place within three days of the gathering. Classic and centrifuge machinery is used and the temperature should not exceed 30°C during the processing.
Appearance and Flavour
The extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO has a green-yellow colour with an average viscosity. It has a pleasant taste and a fruity aroma, which recalls the fresh fruit. With time, the taste turns bitter and spicy.
History
The history of the extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO is linked to the long-standing tradition of the olive tree culture in Greece, which is evidenced in historical sources and archaeological finds, giving to this cultivation ancient origins.
Gastronomy
The extra-virgin olive oil is an easily perishable food that needs correct preservation in order to maintain its organoleptic characteristics intact. It is thus advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from light, at a temperature between 14°C and 18°C, away from heat sources and from products that give off particular smells. It is recommendable to consume it within four to six months after the pressing, to enjoy it in the period of highest expression of its taste. The extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
The product is sold as Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO. It is marketed in Maraska glass bottles holding 500ml, and 750 ml, and in metal tins of 3 l.
Distinctive Features
The valued quality of the extra-virgin olive oil Lygourio Asklipiiou PDO is connected with the characteristics of the Manaki olives and the production method, which lends the oil excellent organoleptic properties.
