BEYOND ORGANIC – This Organic PDO or Protective Designation of Origin goes beyond the organic certification and is also certified as Single Estate Organic by the European Union as to the origin, quality, and authenticity. This is super specialty Single Estate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Messara Valley in Crete, Greece. MILLED WITHIN HOURS OF HARVESTING – Aleta is milled within hours after harvesting after the olives are transported in climate-controlled process to the mill to maintain the antioxidants and high levels of phenols counts. SINGLE VARIETY OLIVES – Koroneiki olives also known as “Queen of Olives” is known for its rich fruity aroma and a characteristic peppery flavor. Each bottle and tin are numbered in accordance with a strictly monitored procedure. FOOD PAIRING - Pairs best with leafy Green Salads, raw or steamed vegetables, broiled or grilled fish, white meat, soft cheese, pasta, pizza, toppings, soups & stews, sauces, legumes and pulses, rice pilaf or plain rice or straight up with mozzarella. COLD EXTRACTED – Aleta is 100% cold extracted or from first cold press of the Koroneiki variety olives at source. It is unrefined and unfiltered olive oil of the highest quality from the family estates. HEALTHY & NUTRITIOUS DIET – Aleta extra virgin olive oil is full of antioxidants and minerals that are attributed to helping one live a long and healthy life. The olive oil has heart healthy claim of the European Union under regulation EU 432/2012. SINGLE ORIGIN & SINGLE ESTATE - SINGLE ORIGIN & SINGLE ESTATE - Harvested and bottled at source at the Olive Estates of Messara region in Crete, Greece, the olive oil is infused with the unique aroma of the “100% Koroneiki Olive variety.” Aleta Farms Organic and PDO Messara Olive Oil originates from the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of southern Crete, specifically in the Messara valley. The oil is harvested from olives grown in these regions and packed within hours of harvesting. The unique characteristics of Aleta single origin olive oil are attributed to the koroneiki variety of olives and its plethoric characteristics, such as aroma, color, and organoleptic scores. Aleta Farms Organic and PDO Messara Olive Oil goes beyond organic certification and is certified Single Estate and Single Origin. The entire Aleta brand is organic, single origin, monovarietal, and ethically produced in a sustainable ecosystem. The olive oil has a high phenolic content and is milled within hours of harvesting. Acidity and other inimical qualities are at near zero values due to special organic cultivation, selection, and extraction processes. Aleta Farms Organic and PDO Messara Olive Oil has received numerous awards and distinctions in prestigious international olive oil competitions. Consumers and chefs worldwide acclaim it as top-quality olive oil. The olive oil can be fully traced through the brand website.