Experience an authentic olive oil mill tour and tasting in Messinia with Olive Ergo Anagnostopoulos, a family business with roots dating back to 1896.
The story begins with Papa-Apostolis, a village clergyman who created the first olive press using stones and fiber mats in mountainous Messinia. Today, the Anagnostopoulos family continues this legacy, producing premium extra virgin olive oil with the same passion, respect, and dedication to the land.
Located in one of Greece’s most important olive-producing regions, the company operates two modern production units in Trikorfo and Manesi, specializing in the renowned Koroneiki olive variety. Combining tradition with state-of-the-art technology, they ensure optimal production conditions, from temperature control to processing speed, resulting in high-quality olive oil with exceptional characteristics.
Olive Oil Mill Tour and Tasting in Messinia
During your visit, you will enjoy a guided tour of the olive oil mill, where you will witness the full production process and learn how olives are transformed into extra virgin olive oil.
You will also gain valuable knowledge about:
- Olive oil varieties and quality categories
- Cultivation and harvesting methods
- The meaning of terms like “terroir” and “cold-pressed”
- How to properly store and protect olive oil
- The health benefits of high-phenolic olive oil
- Tips for using olive oil in cooking
The experience concludes with a professional olive oil tasting, guided by an English-speaking expert using official tasting glasses. You will learn how to evaluate aroma, bitterness, flavor, and pungency like a true olive oil sommelier.
To complete the experience, you will enjoy a food pairing session with fresh bread, olives, olive paste, and a mini salad, highlighting the versatility and richness of premium Greek olive oil.
This is a complete sensory and educational experience, ideal for food lovers and anyone interested in Greek gastronomy and tradition.
