Latest Award for Greek Oil

I am delighted to congratulate The Astrikas Estate in northwestern Crete who have just won an award for their organic, stone milled and cold pressed Biolea oil. This latest quality award is from 'Gastronome' which rewards producers, processors and traders of outstanding Greek produce. If you are visiting Crete this summer the Astrikas Estate is located at Kolymbari about 30 km from Chania and they offer a warm welcome to visitors throughout the year. Concerned with the environment and sustainability the company works to promote organic cultivation in Crete.

Croatia Wins Best Non European Oil



Sandi Chiavalon by Goran Šebelić (http://www.istria-gourmet.com/)



At the recenty held 10th International Olive Oil Awards in Zurich the award for Best Non European Olive Oil went to a contender from the Istrian region of Croatia: Ex Albis produced by Sandi Chiavalon. If you are interested in visiting this region why not explore the Olive Oil Roads of Istria.  Find out more information from the Istrian Tourism Board or via the istria-gourmet website which includes this portrait of Sandi Chiavalon taken by Goran Šebelić.

Other Olive Oil routes to explore can be found on the Olive Picking website.