Biolea Astrikas EVOO – Traditionally Stone Milled, PDO Kolymvari Crete 500ml

Biolea Astrikas Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil – PDO Kolymvari Crete, 500ml

Type: Early Harverst, Awarded, Organic, Health Claim, Fruity

Origin: Certified PDO Kolymvari, Crete

Production: Traditional stone-mill & press extraction

BIO: Organic farming since 1993

Variety: 100% Koroneiki  

Harvest: 2025-2026 

Producer: Chloi Dimitriadi  BIOLEA Astrikas

Total Polyphenols*:  786 mg/kg (method NMR).

*Polyphenol content is based on the producer’s analysis  at the date of testing and may decrease over time.

Organoleptic

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Product Description

Biolea Astrikas Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the few standardized olive oils in the world still produced using modernized millstones and traditional presses, preserving an ancient method of extraction while ensuring exceptional quality and purity.

Produced from Koroneiki olives cultivated at the Astrikas Estate in Crete, this olive oil reflects more than six generations of organic and arid farming traditions. The estate’s commitment to sustainable cultivation and careful processing results in a distinctive EVOO that expresses both the heritage and terroir of the region.

Certifications & Quality Standards

• PDO Certified: Protected Designation of Origin (Kolymvari, Crete)

• Organic Certification: BioHellas since 1993

• Health Claim: High phenolic olive oil according to EU Regulation 432/2012

• Food Safety Certification: ISO 22000 – TUV HELLAS

These certifications ensure that every bottle meets the highest standards of authenticity, safety, and nutritional value.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic and expressive, Biolea Astrikas Estate reveals notes of:

• Fresh tomato

• Nuts

• Wild herbs

On the palate, it delivers:

• Pleasant fruitiness

• Balanced bitterness

• Gentle spicy aftertaste

The result is a well-balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil with distinctive character and elegance.

High Phenolic

At Biolea we pride ourselves in the careful and simple cultivation, harvesting and production practices used to produce olive oil with the least amount of processing and damage to the flavor, aromas and health benefits the olive fruit has to offer. As a result, Biolea olive oil has a high concentration of antioxidants and health benefits.  Oleocanthal and oleacein present important biological activity and they have been related with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardioprotective and neuroprotective activity. Biolea belongs in the category of olive oils that contain >5 mg hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol or their derivatives per 20 gr that protect the blood lipids from oxidative stress according to the Regulation 432/2012 of the European Union.

*as described in https://biolea.gr/production/

Innovative Stone Milled & Cold Pressed

Biolea has been successful in the challenge of bringing the traditional olive oil production system up to today’s food production standards by applying cutting edge technology and operating from a solid scientific base. Biolea Astrikas Estate extra virgin olive oil is one of the very few standardized stone milled & cold pressed olive oils still being produced worldwide.

With over thirty years of experimentation and innovations, the Dimitriadis family has found unique methods to elevate the traditional process, by milling the olive paste with shorter batches to prevent oxidation and using stainless steel filters instead of plastic or natural fibers to achieve higher organoleptic properties. The traditional method is labour intensive and requires specialization and experience, nevertheless, Biolea is committed to maintaining and promoting this “slower” method because it produces superior quality olive oil in a very sustainable way.

*as described in https://biolea.gr/production/

Suggested Pairings

At The Olivest, we recommend using Biolea Astrikas Estate EVOO primarily as a finishing olive oil, where its aromatic profile can fully shine:

• 🥗 Fresh salads and Mediterranean vegetables

• 🐟 Grilled or lightly cooked fish

• 🍅 Tomato-based dishes

• 🧀 Soft cheeses

• 🥖 Artisan bread and simple appetizers

Other Details

Origin: Kolymvari, Crete, Greece
Volume: 500ml