Award Winning | Kolymvari Estates | 100% Pure Greek Olive Oil | Cold Extracted | Protective Designation of Origin | 3Ltr - (101.4 fl.oz) Tin

In some ways, I really am spoiled. I realize that as a former educator, living on a former educator's salary, this statement might seem odd. However, I'm absolutely serious and this olive oil helps to prove my point. Enter Terra Creta Olive Oil. As we all know, olive oil was a gift to the Greeks, courtesy of the goddess Athena. It is olive oil that largely built the ancient Greek economy and thus promulgated Greek culture through the ancient world by means of economic exchange. That exchange was fostered by the highly prized olive oil that was acknowledged as the world's best. To this day, Greece is fiercely protective of the reputation of its olive oil--and rightly so. In its pure, unadulterated form, it is a glorious addition to your kitchen's staples, adding flavor, polish and nutrition to a wide array of dishes. Unfortunately, if you don't live in Greece--or in the EU--your olive oil is probably NOT unadulterated in some form. In the EU, Greek olive oil is protected by strict labeling and production laws so that the consumer can be assured of getting an authentic product, and thus an authentic experience. Here in the States, there are no such nation-wide laws, so the olive oil we get--even the extra virgin--is adulterated by other oils, or at least a pastiche of different regions, producers, etc., who are committed to driving down costs more than they are to producing excellent oils. The Terra Creta is an emphatic disavowal of this practice. It is an estate-produced oil created under exacting, heavily monitored conditions, with each can getting a unique label (see picture above), which functions as a birth certificate, more or less, so that you can practically trace the moment it was harvested. All of this effort reaps rewards for the consumer. This oil is a revelation compared to the pathetic stuff that you get at the average supermarket. It's vivid, earthy and fills the mouth with subtle notes that lean more towards the fruity end (at least in my experience; some have said it comes across as a bit more on the peppery side). In any case, it is truly excellent for dipping bread, making salad, making garlic butter, or anything that requires a moderate base note and delicate upper notes of olive flavor. As for the cost, you look at the price of the tin and think, "wow, that's a bit excessive." You'd be wrong. Look at how much you get and then figure a per-ounce cost vs. the "extra virgin" you get at the supermarket. Then, think about how what you eat becomes a part of you. Then, think about how short life is and how we should seize those beautiful pleasures that are within our reach while we can. Does it seem expensive now?

Amazing taste.

The best of all the world's EVOL comes from Greece. The best EVOL from all of Greece comes from Crete. Item arrived quickly without incident and price was somewhat reasonable. I know this area and brand it is a proper Cretan extra virgin olive oil, top-shelf. Would order again.

I’ve bought this olive oil numerous times and decided to finally write a review. This has to be one of the best olive oils I’ve purchased. The thing I love the most is the burning sensation you get in the back of your throat. I’ve done much research on olive oil and what I’ve read says the more the burning, the more polyphenols, the more antioxidants, the better for your health. It tastes absolutely delicious too!

Excellent olive oil, which we use daily. This became our olive oil of choice after a visit to the Terr Creta facility on Crete several years ago.

This Olive Oil contained all the attributes one expects to find in a premium Greek product. The aroma, taste and peppery sensation was evident. Would purchase again.

Having been wowed by this olive oil in a restaurant, I took the chance to order it, despite the reviews saying the cans were dented. Indeed, the can WAS DENTED. The Amazon shipping box was perfect. The inner box from the seller was perfect. There were multiple layers of bubble wrap around the can, but the can itself was in bad shape. At least, as far as I could tell, there was no leak. The "Best By" date was acceptably far out: a YEAR and 8 months from delivery to me. The oil is a beautiful green-gold and tastes very good. It's not quite as "spicy" as I remember from the restaurant, but still quite good. I love the fact that it is from a single estate, and therefore not adulterated with other oils. There is a trick to opening the can. First pry up the outer half green rings, the pull straigt up to bring up the spout. Only then do you unscrew it. Easy to pour without making a mess like I did when I did not know to pull up the spout!

This is the best authentic Greek olive oil you can purchase in the US. All olives come from the same region in the rich valley area of western Crete. Most olive oils you purchase in supermarkets have been mixed with other oils from different countries. This is a great everyday cooking olive oil. If you are looking for olive oil to eat raw in salads, dips, etc, I would suggest the Terra Creta evoo in the 16oz bottle (green label). It is a little pricier than this one in the can but has a smoother taste. This one can have a little bit of a bitter note if eaten raw but goes away when cooked in food. A reviewer mentioned a harvest and bottled date not being the same. I'm not sure how they make olive oil where they are from but in Greece you don't consume the same year's oil. Olive oil, like wine, has to cure for at least a year to remove the bitterness. So there should always be a gap between when it was pressed and when it is sold. I highly recommend this oil to anyone who is looking for an authentic and healthier olive oil for everyday cooking.