Sourced from the fertile Mirambello Valley in Crete, CHARISMA Extra Virgin Olive Oil embodies the rich terroir that shapes its exceptional quality.
Much like wine, the characteristics of an olive oil – its quality, taste, aroma and colour – are determined by its environment and growing conditions. The fertile valley of Neapoli, also called Mirambello Valley, is recognized to produce some of the finest olive oils in the world.
The valley is near the coast on the Greek island of Crete with a geomorphology and microclimate ideal for olive cultivation: cold wet winters and hot dry summers. The rains roll down the mountains and hills of various elevations, running into many small dales like a natural irrigation system. This rainwater brings nutrients from the forests and wooded slopes into the olive groves. The valley is untouched by industry and unchanged by mass tourism. Pretty country roads wind their way through small isolated dales, terraced olive groves, tiny villages, monastic dependencies and fields of aromatic herbs and wildflowers.
Sustainable Practices
We honor the land with sustainable techniques passed down through generations, including:
- Pruning and Composting: To maintain soil quality.
- Natural Grazing: Animals help clear weeds and enrich the soil with manure.
- Traditional Pest Control: Minimizing the use of chemicals
Environmental Impact: Our olive trees help combat global warming, absorbing more carbon dioxide than emitted during oil production.
Importance of Acidity Level
The acidity level indicates olive oil quality, reflecting the care taken from harvest to bottling. CHARISMA aims for an acidity level of 0.3% or less, well below the international standard for extra virgin oils (0.8%).
- Flavor: Balanced and well-structured, fruity with medium pungency
- Aftertaste: Pleasantly slightly bitter
- Versatile Usage: A very versatile everyday extra virgin, suitable for cooking, grilling, roasting, sautéing, frying and raw salads.
Elevate your culinary creations with the rich flavors of CHARISMA Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
