8K Athinolia Monovarietal Ultra Premium Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml Organic (NMR: Total 472 mg/kg, Index D1 255 mg/kg)

8K – ultra-premium Greek extra virgin olive oil from an early harvest

8K is a Greek brand specialising in the production of high-quality premium and ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil. 8K olive oils are made from carefully selected Greek olive varieties, with particular emphasis on early harvesting, the freshness of the fruit and preserving the natural character of each variety.

The 8K collection includes single-variety extra virgin olive oils – Athinolia and Koroneiki – also available in certified organic (BIO) variants. Each offers a distinct sensory profile resulting from the characteristics of the specific olive variety, the growing location, the time of harvest and the conditions of the season in question.

Early Harvest – early-harvest olive oil

8K olive oils belong to the ‘early harvest’ category . The fruit is harvested at an early stage of ripening, when the olives are still green or are just beginning to change colour. This production method yields an olive oil with a distinct, fresh sensory profile.

A good early harvest olive oil may be characterised by distinct fruitiness, natural bitterness and a characteristic piquancy felt at the back of the throat. The intensity of these characteristics varies depending on the olive variety and the specific season.

Single-varietal olive oil – 100% character of a single variety

8K olive oils are monovarietal, meaning that each oil is produced from a single, specific variety of olive. This allows its individual aroma, flavour and character to be preserved and highlighted.

Unlike blends, which combine several varieties, a single-variety olive oil allows you to appreciate the differences between individual Greek cultivars. The 8K collection enables you to compare two highly regarded varieties – Athinolia and Koroneiki.

Athinolia – a distinctive Greek olive variety

Athinolia is a traditional Greek olive variety used to produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Athinolia single-varietal olive oils are prized for their complex character and distinctive profile, typical of oils produced from healthy, early-harvested fruit.

8K Athinolia Monovarietal is ideal for those seeking a premium Greek olive oil where the character of a single specific variety takes centre stage. It is available in both a classic version and an organic version, Athinolia BIO.

Koroneiki – one of the best-known Greek varieties

Koroneiki is one of the best-known Greek varieties used for olive oil production. The small Koroneiki olives form the basis of many high-quality Greek extra virgin olive oils.

Oils made from the Koroneiki variety are characterised by a fresh, green and intense profile, featuring – depending on the harvest – vegetal, herbal and fruity notes, as well as a distinctive bitterness and piquancy.

8K Koroneiki Monovarietal allows you to experience this variety without it being blended with other cultivars. The range also includes organic Koroneiki BIO olive oil.

Natural polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil contains naturally occurring phenolic compounds – polyphenols. Their content is not a fixed value. It depends, amongst other things, on the olive variety, the degree of fruit ripeness, weather conditions, the harvest date, the production process, and the method and duration of the oil’s storage.

For this reason, individual harvests of 8K olive oil may differ in their laboratory analysis results. The current parameters of a specific batch should always be referred to in relation to the tests carried out for that particular harvest.

Organic olive oil (BIO)

Selected 8K olive oils are also available as certified organic olive oil (BIO). The organic variants are intended for those seeking Greek extra virgin olive oil sourced from crops grown in accordance with the requirements of organic farming.

Both Athinolia and Koroneiki are available in the 8K collection in organic versions, allowing you to choose an olive oil that suits your own taste preferences and production methods.

8K olive oil in Mediterranean cuisine

8K Greek extra virgin olive oil is ideal for use in cold dishes, where its aroma and sensory profile can be best appreciated. It is an excellent addition to salads, tomatoes, fresh and grilled vegetables, bread, bruschetta, cheeses, pasta, fish, seafood and meat.

It can be used to prepare sauces, pesto, marinades and dressings, and as a finishing touch to ready-made dishes. This early-harvest olive oil perfectly enhances the flavour of simple Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

8K – Greek olive oil for lovers of quality

8K is the ideal choice for those seeking Greek olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, premium olive oil, ultra-premium olive oil, early harvest olive oil, single-varietal olive oil, Athinolia olive oil, Koroneiki olive oil, organic (BIO) olive oil and olive oil naturally rich in polyphenols.

Two varieties – Athinolia and Koroneiki – allow you to discover the diversity of Greek extra virgin olive oil and compare how the olive variety affects the aroma, flavour, bitterness and piquancy of the finished oil.

Producer: 8K Olive – Greece