Gaea

Gaea Extra Olive Oil Sitia Crete

Greek Olive Oil

This extra virgin olive oil from Gaea comes from the Sitia region of Crete and is made from Koroneiki olives. Medium fruitiness: the taste is fruity and aromatic. Oleic acid content <0.8%. Ideal for fresh salads, Greek salads, white meat, grilled fish and lamb or as a dip for fresh baguette or vegetables.

Olive oil flakes out when stored below 6°C.

It becomes clear again at room temperature without loss of quality.

Store away from light and heat.

Sitia Region

The D.O.P. SITIA region is located in the east of Crete and is rightly regarded as one of the best areas in the world for producing olive oil. And this has been the case since the time of the Minoans around 5,000 years ago. Sun, mountainous landscape and fertile soils combine to create an ideal microclimate for cultivating olive trees. The result is a top-class olive oil, cold-pressed from hand-picked olives and with a unique combination of fruit and light pepper flavours.

Gaea specialises in extra virgin olive oil, olives, dips, tapenade and organic products. The company philosophy is to sell only quality products without artificial additives. All products are carefully processed using state-of-the-art technology to meet the highest quality standards. Gaea sources its raw materials from various regions of Greece such as Lakonia, Crete Sitia or Kalamata. This has resulted in a range of seven different olive oils - each different in taste, colour and application. Through careful cultivation, gentle harvesting, cold extraction and rapid processing at a maximum of 27°C, the olive oils from the best growing areas obtain their unique harmonious, fruity taste. First quality class.

First manufacturer worldwide to offer CO2-neutral, extra virgin olive oils

The company plays a major role in environmental protection. Together with the Swiss organisation "myclimate", Gaea has analysed its production processes in order to drastically reduce CO2 emissions. For the project, it was calculated which CO2 emissions are produced during the production of olive oil, from the cultivation and transport of the harvested olives, through processing and bottling to distribution to the trade. The emissions generated at each stage were added together to determine the total emissions per litre of olive oil and to take measures to reduce them. Through the cooperation with "myclimate", Gaea is now the first manufacturer worldwide to offer CO2-neutral, extra virgin olive oils. In addition, Gaea and "myclimate" are promoting international projects to reduce CO2 emissions in developing and emerging countries.

Manufacturer:

Gaea Products S.A., 30100 Agrinio, Greece