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A clean mouthfeel and lingering flavour, with a vibrant bouquet of green notes. Pour some in a small wine glass, have a swirl, and expect aromas of...
Meet the producers: Marianna & George.
It starts with love. George was a country boy from Kalentzi who took Marianna, a physicist from Athens to his family’s groves where she became obsessed with olive oil.
From certified city girl, to certified EVOO sommelier and consultant, she’s now building on her husband's family groves to create something magical in the region. True to their namesake (sophia coming from the ancient Greek meaning “wise”), this conscientious couple use regenerative practices to carefully cultivate and champion native olive varieties in this wild and historic part of Greece.
About the region.
Greece is the OG when it comes to EVOO. And when we think of specific regions that are famed for their oil, even amongst the Greeks themselves, it would have to be Crete and the Peloponnese Peninsula.
It’s here that we find Marianna & George in the village of Kalentzi—an ancient magical place that appears a little more wild and rugged than a typical picture perfect Greek landscape.
How to pair it: Seasonal recipe spotlight.
Turn up the heat and your taste buds with this warming stew.
Ready in less than 30-minutes, this dish of crispy chorizo, silky sweet leeks, and plump chickpeas combines for something that tastes far fancier than the effort required.
Top with fresh herbs, a hit of lemon, and a generous pour of this month’s extra virgin olive oil from Corinthia and enjoy a bowl with crusty bread to soak up all the flavour.
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Booking some upcoming travel? As a member of our Olive Oil Club, we'll give you a £20 gift card for our site when they visit one of our producers for a tasting.
From grove walks to dinners under the stars, it's a great way to dive more into the world of EVOO and support farmers doing right by people and planet.