Poteus Ultra Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1l (NMR: Total 1576 mg/kg, D1 Index 778 mg/kg)

POTEUS – an organic farm in northern Greece

POTEUS is a family-run, certified organic farm in the Serres region of Greek Macedonia, operating under a model of full production control – from its own crops, through pressing, to bottling. All products are made exclusively from raw materials sourced from the farm’s own olive groves, without the involvement of intermediaries and without the use of chemicals in the cultivation process.

Extra virgin olive oil – early harvest, cold-pressed and high in polyphenols

POTEUS olive oil is a top-tier oil, obtained directly from olives using exclusively mechanical methods. It is made from fruit harvested in the early stages of ripening (early harvest) and cold-pressed, thereby retaining very high quality, an intense sensory profile and a high content of natural bioactive compounds, including polyphenols.

The producer has its own Mori Tem-type olive mill, used exclusively for pressing its own olives. This is a key element of quality control – it allows for rapid processing of the fruit after harvesting, minimises oxidation and ensures the maximum preservation of the oil’s valuable components.

Natural ecosystem and organic farming

POTEUS olive groves function as a sustainable ecosystem – herbs such as rosemary, oregano and thyme are grown amongst the trees. These improve soil quality, support biodiversity and also provide the raw materials for the production of aromatic olive oil-based dressings. Cultivation is carried out without chemical plant protection products, using natural and mechanical methods, in accordance with the principles of certified organic farming.

POTEUS Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L Organic

POTEUS’s flagship extra virgin olive oil in a convenient 1-litre bottle – for everyday use in the kitchen for those who refuse to compromise on quality. The fruit is harvested in the early stages of ripening in October 2025, when the olives are still green and contain the highest concentration of polyphenols, and cold-pressed in the producer’s own mill.

A natural blend of varieties, not a classic blend

This olive oil is produced in organic groves where four olive varieties coexist: Petroelia of Serres, Koroneiki, Megaron and Halkidiki. The fruits of all these varieties are harvested and pressed together in the same malaxer, allowing their aromas and textures to blend from the very first stage of oil production. This is not a classic blend of ready-made oils, but a single, naturally integrated whole – a harmonious composition that captures the richness of the Serres region’s terroir and the character of the local varieties.

A particular highlight is Petroelia of Serres – a rare, local olive variety originating from the fertile lands of the Serres region, whose fruits are large, round and exceptionally rich in valuable oil. The result is an olive oil with a multi-layered flavour, an intense fruity aroma, a distinct piquancy and a delicate, long finish with a hint of walnut. The characteristic tingle in the throat and delicate bitterness are natural hallmarks of polyphenol-rich olives – they indicate the presence of oleocanthal and oleacein, compounds with documented anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects.

NMR analysis results (University of Athens, 07/11/2025) – highest total polyphenol content in the portfolio

• Total polyphenols: 1,576 mg/kg (the highest result among POTEUS oils)
• D1 Index (Oleocanthal + Oleacein): 778 mg/kg
• Oleocanthal: 512 mg/kg (global average according to UC Davis research: 135 mg/kg – almost 4 times more)
• Oleacein: 266 mg/kg (global average: 105 mg/kg – over 2.5 times more)
• Tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol derivatives: 444 mg/kg

Just 20 g of this oil a day provides 31.52 mg of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and their derivatives – more than six times the 5 mg/20 g threshold at which EU Regulation 432/2012 permits the health claim: “Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids against oxidative stress”. This is the highest daily intake of bioactive compounds across the entire POTEUS olive oil range.

Product information

• Volume: 1,000 ml (1 litre)
• Type: natural blend of four varieties – Petroelia of Serres, Koroneiki, Megaron, Halkidiki
• Harvest: October 2025 (early harvest)
• Acidity: ≤ 0.2% (EVOO standard: ≤ 0.8%)
• Origin: Neo Souli, Serres, Macedonia, Greece
• Certificates: BIO 1204806 | GR-BIO-18 Agriculture Greece | COSMOCERT
• Extraction: cold-pressed at the producer’s own Mori Tem mill
• Sensory profile: medium-ripe, green grass, fruity, peppery finish, hint of walnut
• Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources

Producer: POTEUS – Kostis's Family organic farm, Neo Souli 62100 Serres, Macedonia, Greece. Specialises in the production of ultra-premium olive oil rich in polyphenols and top-quality organic flavoured dressings. poteus.gr