After spending some weeks traveling and eating in Greece last year, I had acquired a recognition of the flavor profile differences between Greek olive oils and the Italian olive oils that I grew up with. I enjoy both, but I only buy Italian oil when I am in Italy. My problem with Italian olive oils purchased here in the USA is that producers are allowed to use olives and even olive oils from other countries and “finish” the production and bottling in Italy and then they are allowed to call it “Italian Olive Oil”. The Greek oils are far less subject to that sort of adulteration. This oil is 100% Greek origin and production, and it is dated. Very transparent and I expect that.
I was exceptionally pleased with my purchase of the Théa Greek olive oil. The light “grassiness” in the aroma is exactly what I experienced with all the Greek oils I tasted in Greece. It has a balanced finish, not distinctly peppery, and I like that for many applications. Also, the olive flavor does not hit you hard like many true Italian oils do, so I can use the Greek oil in sweet preparations, like an olive oil cake, and not have it come out over-olivey. Great product.
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