{"product_id":"protoulis-aegaea-organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","title":"Protoulis Aegaea Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml – 100% Kolovi – PGI Lesvos","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic. Estate grown. 100% Kolovi. From the island of Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAegaea Organic is a premium organic extra virgin olive oil produced by the Protoulis family on the Greek island of Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike oils made from olives sourced from multiple growers, Aegaea Organic is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — produced exclusively from olives cultivated on the Protoulis family's own plots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olives are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, organically cultivated and cold extracted at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade exclusively from the indigenous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKolovi olive variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aegaea Organic combines an intensely fruity aroma with a rich texture, full flavour and remarkably low acidity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaximum 0.2% at bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Kolovi – A Variety of Lesvos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Aegaea is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKolovi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the characteristic olive variety of Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtoulis deliberately selected Kolovi as the sole variety for Aegaea to showcase its individual character and potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKolovi is particularly well adapted to the landscape of Lesvos. The variety requires relatively little water and develops a deep root system, allowing the trees to thrive in the island's distinctive terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a sophisticated extra virgin olive oil with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-green colour and intensely fruity aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAegaea Organic is made exclusively from olives grown on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtoulis' own plots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Estate Grown approach gives the producer control over the process from the olive grove through harvesting and production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than sourcing olives from multiple growers, the journey of Aegaea begins in the family's own olive groves on Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir trees. Their harvest. Their oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic by Nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olive groves used for Aegaea Organic are organically cultivated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild flowers and native Mediterranean plants are allowed to grow around the roots of the olive trees. Herbs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoregano and rosemary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally form part of the biodiversity of the groves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtoulis describes this environment as contributing to the rich aromatic character of the olives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terraced landscape around Plomari also provides well-drained soil, while the Kolovi trees develop deep root systems beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Picked Olives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olives used for Aegaea Organic are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharvested by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest takes place between approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 October and 20 November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during the earlier part of the olive season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvesting, the olives are processed using centrifugation and the oil is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold extracted at 25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum 0.2% Acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAegaea Organic has a maximum free acidity of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2% at bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor perspective, the legal maximum for an olive oil to qualify as Extra Virgin Olive Oil is 0.8%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow acidity alone does not determine the quality of an olive oil, but together with careful cultivation, harvesting and extraction it forms part of Aegaea's quality profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAegaea Organic has a sophisticated yet versatile character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntensely fruity aroma • Golden-green colour • Rich texture • Full flavour • Subtle aromatic character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a particularly versatile premium EVOO — expressive enough to enjoy raw, yet balanced enough for everyday Mediterranean cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy Aegaea Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it generously with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh bread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalads \u0026amp; tomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeta \u0026amp; burrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish \u0026amp; seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummus \u0026amp; mezze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is equally at home as a finishing oil on the table or as your premium everyday extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Protoulis Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Aegaea is closely connected to the history of the Protoulis family on Lesvos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts name means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“emerging from the Aegean”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tribute to the family's origins and their connection to the island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Aegaea represents that heritage through a single local olive variety, organic cultivation and olives grown on the family's own land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protoulis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aegaea Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lesvos, Greece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Kolovi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate Grown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 October – 20 November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-picked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Centrifugation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold extracted at 25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree acidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Max. 0.2% at bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographical designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PGI Lesvos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruity, aromatic, rich \u0026amp; 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