NativeNative cultivarscultivars have thrived in our region for thousands of years.
A historichistoric region
Throughout Greek history Peloponnese was always one of the most important regions. It has the same significance for Olive Oil production. Peloponnese has the largest production of olive oil in Greece, offering a variety of cultivars which when grown in the different Peloponnese climates, give exceptional results.
PeloponnesePeloponnese Cultivars
Koroneiki
OTHER NAMES: Vatsiki
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 17-25%
REGIONS: all over Peloponnes
NOTES
GREEN: Fresh cut grass, green apple, fresh herbs, artichoke
RIPE: olive leafs, dry herbs
Megaritiki
OTHER NAMES: Ladolia
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 15-20%
REGIONS: Corinthia, Argolida, Arkadia
NOTES
GREEN: Exotic fruits: loquat, dry herbs, butter
Athinoelia
OTHER NAMES: Mastoidis
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 25-30%
REGIONS: Lakonia, Achaea
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GREEN: Radish, fresh cut grass, fresh herbs (mint, pepper, thyme), Arugula
Manaki
OTHER NAMES: Kothreiki
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 15-20%
REGIONS: Corinthia, Argolida, Arcadia
NOTES
RIPE: Ripe tomato, citrus fruits, dry herbs (oregano, thyme)
koutsourelia
OTHER NAMES: Patrinia
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 15-20%
REGIONS: Achaea, Lakonia
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RIPE: olive leafs, pine, eucalyptus
Horaitiki
OTHER NAMES: Nemoutiana
PERCENTAGE OF OLIVE OIL: 15-20%
REGIONS: Elis, Arcadia
NOTES
GREEN: citrus fruits, fresh cut grass, tomato leaf, artichoke, fennel
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ACHAEA
CAPITAL: Patra
CULTIVARS: Koutsourelia, Athinoelia, Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: Coastline
CLIMATES: Achaea has hot summers and mild winters. Sunny days dominate during the summer months in areas near the coast, while the summer can be cloudy and rainy in the mountains. Snow is very common during the winter in the mountains of Erymanthos, Panachaiko and Aroania.
CORINTHIA
CAPITAL: Corinth
CULTIVARS: Manaki, Megaritiki, Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: North coastline, Eastern region
CLIMATE:
The climate of Corinthia consists of hot summers and mild winters in the coastal areas and somewhat colder winters with occasional snowfalls in the mountainous areas.
ELIS
CAPITAL: Pyrgos
CULTIVARS: Horaitiki, Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: Flatland, Base of the mountains, Coastline
CLIMATES: Elis has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers. Temperatures over 40 °C have been recorded. The mountainous interior is colder, and snow covers the mountains in winter. Elis is more humid than the eastern Peloponnese.
ARCADIA
CAPITAL: Tripoli
CULTIVARS: Horaitiki, Megaritiki, Manaki, Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: West region, Near the coastline
CLIMATES: Its climate features hot summers and mild winters in the east, the south, and those parts of the central area that are less than 1000 meters above sea level. Fall and winter are mostly rainy, except in the mountains to the west and north, Taygetus and Mainalo, which are snowy in winter.
ARGOLIDA (ARGOLIS)
CAPITAL: Nafplion
CULTIVARS: Manaki, Koroneiki, Megaritiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: Center, Southeast Coastline
CLIMATES: The weather in Argolida (Argolis) Peloponnese Greece is fairly mild all year round.The summer weather in Argolida is extremely pleasant, sunny and cool, while the winter weather is temperate, with infrequent rain. Temperatures in the mountainous regions of Argolida Greece can be low, especially during the deep months of winter, and it may snow on the mountain tops.
MESSINIA
CAPITAL: Kalamata
CULTIVARS: Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: The whole region
CLIMATES: Climate may vary, in the lowlands, temperatures are a bit warm.Snow is not common during winter months except for the mountains, especially the Taygetus. Rain and clouds are common inland.
LACONIA
CAPITAL: Sparta
CULTIVARS: Athinoelia, Koutsouroelia, Koroneiki
OLIVE OIL AREAS: Center, coastline of both legs
CLIMATES:
Laconia has a Mediterranean climate with warm winters and hot summers. Snow is rare on the coast throughout the winter but is very common in the mountains.
