Olive Poem Drop of Art ultra-premium extra virgin early harvest olive oil 500ml Organic (NMR: Total 2189 mg/kg, D1 Index 1497 mg/kg) – Sold out for the season

Olive Poem Drop of Art ultra-premium early harvest extra virgin olive oil 500 ml Organic (NMR: total 2189 mg/kg, Index D1: 1497 mg/kg) – a blend of Koroneiki & Myrtoelia

Olive Poem Drop of Art is an organic early harvest extra virgin olive oil, produced in limited quantities using a single-estate system. It is made from Koroneiki and Myrtoelia olives, creating a unique blend with an exceptional flavour profile and a very high content of bioactive phenols.

Chemical analysis results – 2025/2026 season

Tests carried out using the NMR method at the World Olive Center for Health have confirmed that this olive oil ranks among the world’s leading high-polyphenol olive oils. It is particularly distinguished by its very high bioactive D1 Index – 1,497 mg/kg, which is the sum of the key phenols: oleocanthal and oleacein.

• Oleocanthal: 1,083 mg/kg
• Oleacein: 414 mg/kg
• D1 Index: 1,497 mg/kg
• Total polyphenols: 2,189 mg/kg

Quality parameters confirming Extra Virgin grade:

• Acidity: 0.24%
• Peroxides: 3.0 meq O₂/kg
• K232: 1.554
• K268: 0.142
• ΔK: –0.006

International awards

Olive Poem has received awards confirming its exceptional quality:

• Best Organic Olive Oil of Greece – Athena International Olive Oil Competition
• Platinum Award – Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards
• Flos Olei – Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (PDO Light Fruity)

The new harvest heralds another season of olive oil characterised by intense freshness, purity and exceptional chemical parameters.

Sensory profile

• colour: golden-green
• aroma: fresh olives, leaves, green herbs
• flavour: balanced bitterness, complexity, elegance
• a spicy finish indicating a very high oleocanthal content

Health benefits

Thanks to its exceptionally high phenolic content – including an impressive bioactive D1 Index – the oil:

• has powerful anti-inflammatory properties,
• is one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants,
• supports the cardiovascular system,
• has neuroprotective potential.

It meets EU standard 432/2012 – providing 43.78 mg of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and their derivatives per 20 g serving (more than 8 times the EU requirement).

Recommended intake

• Daily: 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml)
• As a supplement: usually 1 tablespoon daily
• Note: in cases of chronic illness, it is advisable to consult a doctor regarding supplementation

Production and pressing process

• Organic cultivation of Koroneiki and Myrtoelia varieties in Lakonia (Peloponnese),
• early harvesting to ensure the highest concentration of polyphenols,
• vacuum extraction and pressing at temperatures up to 25°C,
• short maceration to minimise oxidation,
• filtration and storage in stainless steel tanks with nitrogen,
• single estate production – full quality control ‘from orchard to bottle’.

Storage

To preserve the highest polyphenol content, the oil should be stored in a cool, dark place. The natural bitterness and piquancy are the result of high oleocanthal levels.

Producer: Olive Poem