Mitira Lesvos BIO P.G.I. – organic extra virgin olive oil from the island of Lesbos

Mitira Lesvos BIO P.G.I. is an authentic, organic extra virgin olive oil from the Greek island of Lesbos (Lesvos) – a region with a thousand-year-old tradition of olive cultivation. It is produced in the natural microclimate of the Aegean Sea, with intense sunlight, constant sea breezes and mineral soils, which give the oil its unique flavour balance and quality stability.

Lesbos – the island of a million olive trees

Lesbos is one of the most historically important olive islands in Greece. Millions of olive trees cover the hills of the region, and olive cultivation is the foundation of the local culture and economy. Many groves are family-owned and passed down from generation to generation.

It is the island's terroir – a combination of sunshine, Aegean Sea winds and calcareous-volcanic soils – that influences the character of the oil: a fresh aroma, harmonious bitterness and elegant spiciness.

BIO and P.G.I. Lesvos certification

The oil is certified organic (BIO) – the olives are grown without synthetic fertilisers or chemical plant protection products.

The P.G.I. Lesvos (Protected Geographical Indication) label confirms the authentic origin of the product from the island of Lesbos and its close connection with regional production methods and local culinary heritage.

Local varieties – Kolovi and Adramitiani

Mitira is produced from the Kolovi and Adramitiani varieties, which are characteristic of the island. These varieties provide a natural balance between fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, as well as good oxidative stability.

Rich in natural polyphenols

Mitira Lesvos BIO P.G.I. is naturally rich in polyphenols – bioactive compounds present in high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Polyphenols are valued in the Mediterranean diet and are responsible for the characteristic bitterness and pungency of olive oil.

The oil also contains natural vitamin E and beneficial unsaturated fatty acids.

Cold pressed

The olives are harvested at the optimum moment of ripeness and pressed using the cold extraction method. This process preserves the freshness of the aroma and the natural properties of the raw material.

Sensory profile

• Median defect (Md): 0.0 – no sensory defects
• Fruitiness: fresh, green
• Bitterness: harmonious, medium
• Pungency: distinct, elegant

This is an oil with a clean, balanced character – typical of high-quality oils from the island of Lesbos.

Available packaging

• 250 ml – tin
• 1 L – tin
• 500 ml – glass bottle

Tins protect the oil from light, while the 500 ml glass bottle is an elegant way to serve it at the table.

The art and heritage of the island of Lesbos

The packaging design is inspired by the work of Theophilos Hatzimichail, an outstanding folk painter from Lesbos. The motif refers to the painting "Olive Harvest" (1933), depicting the traditional harvesting of fruit in the island's groves.

During your stay on the island of Lesbos, you can visit the Theophilos Museum, which displays his original works and the history of his art. This place allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage of the region and the island's connection to the olive tradition.

Mitira Lesvos BIO P.G.I. is not just extra virgin olive oil – it is the authentic taste of the island of Lesbos, rooted in the nature, tradition and art of Greece.

Producer: Mitira Lesvos