Aeolian Gold Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil from Lesvos Featured

The most famous commodity of Greek nature, olive, holds a prominet place in Lesvos, since it produces the most delicious olive oil, with the Aeolian Gold olive oil standing out for its distinctive taste, which carries all the vividness of the Lesvian land. 

Rich in nutritional value, Lesvian olive oil is popular all over the world for its unique taste and its beneficial health effects.With 10 million olive trees covering the island, producing an average of 100,000 tons of olive, Mytilene exported since the 19th century high quality olive oil to the European market, thus placing the famous Greek product in a leading position worldwide. Characterized by the European Union as a "product of geographical indication", the exquisite Lesvian Olive Oil is the most valuable produce of the Aegean land and the primary ingredient of the Mediterranean diet.

The oil press of Vassilios Kokkinoforos in Moria, Lesvos, having a history of 100 years in operation and under the guarantee of modern facilities and European certifications, offers consumers high quality olive oil, which is exported to European countries and America.

Whether you are looking for extra virgin or fine olive oil, the oil press of Mr. Kokkinoforos guarantees that the finest product with the characteristic light taste and unique aroma, will reach your plate. The Aegean olive oil stands out for its golden color, its free flowing texture and its aromatic materials. The Aeolian Gold olive oil is distinguished by these characteristics and is produced with all the care provided by the environment of a certified with ISO 22000 and HASSP oil press .

The olive press of Vassilios Kokkinoforos carries an additional certification by the company D.I.O for the production of organic olive oil  as well as for integrated management of the AGROCERT Ministry of Agriculture. Its modern facilities provide the ideal storage conditions, production and management of the olive oil, while the traditional stone walls, 70 cm thick, provide for excellent thermal insulation. Here all European standards are met to ensure high quality production, which is due to both the use of sophisticated machinery and of stainless steel tanks.

The fine Aeolian Gold olive oil is the essence of the history the olive press of Vassilios Kokkinoforos has made on the island of Lesvos, the place where the olive has been cultivated with such love. The knowledge and experience carried by the owner from his ancestors, combined with modern facilities promise the production of high quality olive oil, which will make each dish overflow with taste.