Description
The Petrina Lakonias PDO is an extra-virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the Koroneiki variety.
Production Area
The production area of the extra-virgin olive oil Petrina Lakonias PDO is within the administrative boundaries of the Petrina municipal area in the Laconia prefecture, in the Peloponnese region.
Production Method
The olive gathering traditionally takes place by hand with the use of small combs. Transportation takes place in plastic baskets or natural bags holding 30 kg or 50 kg. The pressing of the olives takes place in classic or centrifuging oil mills, at a low temperature that never surpasses 30°C. The processing of the olives takes place within three days after the gathering. The olives selected for the oil production should not show any infection signs and should not contain any foreign bodies. The fight against the olive fly, its main enemy, is done with attractive substances sprayed from the soil, with biologic methods without any treatment.
Appearance and Flavour
The Petrina Lakonias PDO is an extra-virgin olive oil with a greenyellow colour and a sweet-and-sour flavour, which attenuates over time.
History
The history of the extra-virgin olive oil Petrina Lakonias 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 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 Petrina Lakonias PDO is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
The product is sold as Petrina Lakonias PDO. It is marketed in glass bottles holding 500 ml, 750 ml, and 1 l, and in metal containers of 3 l.
Distinctive Features
The extra-virgin olive oil Petrina Lakonias PDO is obtained from the Koroneiki variety, a very resistant plant that produces olives whose oil is characterised by low acidity and excellent organoleptic properties.
