CretaLife is an exceptional single estate, certified organic, award winning olive oil, one of the best we have ever tasted. It has the peppery flavor characteristic of the best Cretan olive oils, but being fruitier than most such oils, it complements rather than overwhelms the taste of any dish.

Recognized for its quality, aroma and taste, CretaLife has won various awards such as the prestigious Mario Solinas Award of Medium Fruitiness given by the International Olive Oil Council for olive oils with the best organoleptic characteristics.

CretaLife is produced on the Psillakis estate in the highlands of the Kolymvari region of western Crete, an area that the European Union has recognized as Protected Designation of Origin. In this mountainous area, the Psillakis family makes Biojoy from two renowned varieties of olives, Koroneiki and Mastoides. It is pressed on the estate. It is bottled unfiltered, numbered, and stored in caves on the estate.

The Psillaki family has farmed their groves organically since 1993. Their olive oil is USDA certified. Mr. Psillakis and his son have pioneered the organic movement in Crete and have helped other farmers make the transition to organic agriculture. On their estate, expert annual pruning that allows sunlight to reach the heart of the tree, regular application of organic compost made on the estate, and ploughing weeds back into the soil provide their olive groves the nutrients necessary to produce an exceptional quality olive oil.

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