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Koroneiki — 5 Remarkable Greek Olive Varieties Explained

Koroneiki is not simply an olive variety — it is the crowning jewel of Greek olive oil production, the variety that has carried Greece’s extraordinary reputation for premium extra virgin olive oil to tables and kitchens across the entire world. Understanding why Koroneiki stands apart from every other Greek olive variety is the key to understanding what makes a truly exceptional extra virgin olive oil, and why Kladion PDO Kalamata — produced exclusively from Koroneiki olives grown at 600 metres altitude in the heart of Messinia — is in a category of its own. But to fully appreciate the Koroneiki, you first need to understand the remarkable world of Greek olive varieties and the extraordinary land that gave them life