Iliada Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 750ml Round Tin Pack of 2 — Cold-Pressed, High Polyphenols

Iliada Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-region, cold-pressed Koroneiki monovarietal EVOO in a 750ml round tin, celebrated for its high polyphenol content and award-winning quality.

Harvested and milled in the Kalamata region of Greece, this Iliada olive oil carries PDO protection that ties every tin back to a defined place and traditional methods. Each batch is pressed within 24 hours of picking from not-fully-ripened Koroneiki olives and bottled with traceable lot numbers, delivering consistent freshness, a marked green-fruit aroma and a robust taste profile prized by chefs.

What makes this Kalamata PDO olive oil different from ordinary EVOO?

This oil is strictly single-region and monovarietal, meaning every bottle contains Koroneiki fruit from the Kalamata area and nothing else. PDO certification, low free acidity and rapid milling all preserve the oil’s natural character.

• Protected Designation of Origin ensures geographic authenticity and traceability.
• Monovarietal Koroneiki olives picked early for concentrated flavor.
• Milled within 24 hours to lock in freshness and antioxidants.
• Free acidity ≤0.2% at bottling; ≤0.5% through shelf life.

How does its flavor profile perform in cooking and finishing?

Iliada Kalamata PDO offers medium fruitiness with clear green notes and a slight peppery finish, so it enhances both raw and cooked dishes. The balanced bitterness and pungency give depth to salads and stand up to heat in sautés, roasting and grilling.

• Taste highlights include green banana, artichoke, cut grass and tomato nuances.
• Peppery aftertaste complements grilled fish, roasted vegetables and pasta.
• Stable cold-pressed extraction retains aroma for dressings and finishing.
• Recommended by chefs for everyday culinary use across techniques.

Why are polyphenols and cold pressing important here?

Polyphenols are natural compounds that contribute to the oil’s slightly bitter and pungent notes as well as its oxidative stability. Cold pressing avoids heat during extraction, helping the oil retain these compounds along with its fresh aroma and color.

• High polyphenol levels linked to robust flavor and longer shelf stability.
• Cold extraction preserves delicate volatile aromas and nutrients.
• Early-harvest Koroneiki fruit concentrates beneficial phenolics.
• Careful bottling within the harvest year maintains quality.

How is Iliada Kalamata PDO EVOO produced and guaranteed?

Production follows traditional and traceable steps from grove to tin: olives are harvested in Kalamata, milled quickly, tested for acidity and packaged in numbered containers. Labels and lot numbers connect each tin back to the farmer and mill for transparency.

• PDO certification verifies region and production methods.
• Numbered tins with traceability to farm and mill.
• Quality checks ensure free acidity remains low through shelf life.
• Multi-year international awards reflect consistent standards.

Who is this for? Home cooks who want a premium Greek olive oil that performs both as a finishing drizzle and a workhorse for everyday cooking will appreciate Iliada Kalamata PDO. It’s also suited to professional chefs seeking a reliable, single-variety Koroneiki oil with documented provenance and a lively, green-flavored profile. Choose this pack of two 750ml round tins if you use olive oil frequently and want a traceable, chef-recommended EVOO sourced from the Kalamata region.