Naté – MANAKI/KORONEIKI

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

A unique blend, made from 100% hand picked Koroneiki and Manaki olives, two of the most precious Greek varieties, of top nutritional value, rich fruity flavour, with notes of citrus, flowers, herbs and tomato leaves, mellowed by the purity and quality of the olives. It has a strong color of green with a hint of gold accent and an exquisite taste worth trying .


KORONEIKI VARIETY

The Koroneiki variety is one of the most famous varieties in Greece. The wonderful and rare taste and texture of the specific olives is the reason they are characterized as “queen” olives, enabling us to produce a very commendable final product. The harvest starts early when the olives are unripe, small and green. Unripe olives are the reason our oil is low in acidity, and at the same time rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. The high nutritional ingredients of our olive oil strengthen the immune system of our body and help us to function better. The oil from Koroneiki olives, has a light spicy taste with a smooth finish and is slightly bitter.

MANAKI VARIETY

The Manaki variety comes from a more mountainous region and has a very special character. Thanks to the early harvest it has a rich and fruity flavor, with notes of citrus, flowers, herbs, and tomato leaves. Slightly bitter and spicy, it leaves a pleasant and velvety feel to the mouth. Balanced and rich, even when cooked, Manaki olive oil gives color to your dish. It is considered one of the best and most recognizable Greek Olive varieties.

Areas

The olive groves are located in the Peloponnese, a region where the olive is cultivated with the same dedication from antiquity to today, playing an important role in everyday life throughout the centuries. 

Manaki is a variety of olive groves mainly grown in the Peloponnese region of Argolis.