Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete : Retail
| ET code | 2040 |
|---|---|
| units/case | 12 |
| unit size | 500ml |
It is widely believed that the first cultivation of olive trees occurred on the
island of Crete.
Extra virgin olive oil is such an essential part of the Greek diet that Homer once referred to it as 'liquid gold'.
Research has shown that the incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean
countries where the diet is rich in olive oil is dramatically lower than areas where olive oil consumption is not as high. Greece has the highest per capita consumption in the world - almost 30 litres per person each year!
As the world's largest exporter of extra virgin olive oil, Greece does not need to import any, so there is no chance of lower grade foreign olive oils entering the bottle. Lepanto Extra Virgin Olive Oil is proud to be 100% Greek!
You can really taste the warmth of the Mediterranean in Lepanto Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Enjoy our fruity oil with fresh bread for dipping, over salads or roasted vegetables as a dressing, and in a wide variety of marinades and meat dishes