Your Olive Oil Questions, Answered
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Ygeia is a single‑estate, early‑harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Athinolia olives grown in Logkanikos, Greece.
Ygeia stands apart because it is produced exclusively from our family grove in the mountain village of Logkanikos. The olives are hand‑picked, cold‑pressed within hours, and bottled unfiltered to preserve freshness, aroma, and natural character. Each harvest is limited and crafted once per year.
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Athinolia is a traditional Greek olive variety native to the Peloponnese. It is prized for its vibrant fruitiness, fresh aroma, and distinctive character. Ygeia is made exclusively from 100% Athinolia olives grown in our family grove.
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Early-harvest olive oil is made from olives picked earlier in the harvest season, before they fully ripen. Early harvesting can produce an oil with fresh, vibrant aromas and naturally occurring polyphenols. Ygeia's Athinolia olives are harvested from mid-October through mid-November.
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Logkanikos is a small mountain village in Laconia, in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece.
Logkanikos is located in the foothills of the Taygetos mountain range, about 20 miles north of Sparta in the region of Laconia. The village sits at roughly 2,300 feet of elevation, with rocky soil, cool mountain air, and a climate ideal for growing Athinolia olives. This environment is a defining part of the character and quality of our family’s olive oil.em description
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Ygeia is bright and beautifully balanced, with floral notes, green fruit, and a smooth peppery finish. Made from early-harvest 100% Athinolia olives, it has a fresh, vibrant character that works beautifully on salads, warm bread, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, and everyday Mediterranean cooking.