ILIADA Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3L | 100% Greek Koroneiki | Cold-Pressed | High Polyphenol Content | Chef's Choice

Experience ILIADA Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a premium 3-liter bottle crafted from 100% Greek Koroneiki olives. Cold-pressed to preserve freshness, this oil offers a nuanced balance of aroma and flavor that can elevate everyday cooking without overpowering ingredients you love.

Sourced from cherished olive groves in Messinia and Laconia, where olives mature between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, the oil carries a distinctly Greek character. Each batch is bottled within the harvest year, in numbered containers that ensure traceability from grove to bottle.

What you notice in the bottle

The color ranges from deep green to golden green, signaling freshness. The aroma presents a medium fruitiness with hints of green banana, artichoke, fresh-cut grass, tomato, and dried nuts. On the palate, expect a smooth, full-bodied experience with a gourmet feel and a peppery finish that lingers pleasantly.

Key qualities

• Cold-extracted from carefully selected Koroneiki olives with free acidity ≤ 0.8%, preserving freshness and flavor.
• Authentic Greek origin from Messinia and Laconia, nestled between mountains and the Mediterranean.
• Cold extraction preserves nutrients and antioxidants by avoiding high heat.
• Color ranges from deep green to golden green, a sign of freshness.
• Aroma features medium fruitiness with notes of green banana, artichoke, fresh-cut grass, tomato, and dried nuts.
• Taste is smooth, fresh, and full-bodied with a gourmet profile and a peppery aftertaste.
• High polyphenol content contributes to a distinct bitter and pungent character.
• Bottling occurs within the harvest year in numbered containers with full traceability to farmer and mill.
• Versatile across cooking, dressings, grilling, raw sauces, pasta, and vegetables.

Practical uses

• Great for cooking at moderate heat, finishing sauces, and marinades.
• Brightens dressings and salads with a nuanced, aromatic touch.
• Drizzle over grilled fish or white meat to lift flavors.
• Add a glossy, fragrant finish to pasta and vegetables.
• Perfect for raw sauces and dipping to enhance ingredients.

Consider Iliada as a versatile pantry companion—an option to elevate flavors rather than a guarantee of specific results.