Olive oil Sarakina Tsounato 4L
The olive oil Sarakina is the only Tsounato extra virgin olive oil produced worlwide. It is extracted from the Tsounati olive which is indigenous only in Crete and more specifically in the region of Chania in western Crete.
Tsounati is an olive grown in centenarian trees. The tree branches are not whipped during olive picking to prevent them from getting hurt. Instead nets are put under the trees and the olives fall when they are naturally mature. Every second day the olives are collected, while the tsounati olive harvesting takes 6 to7 months from November to May.
Tsounato is a special olive oil totally different from all the other known olive oils, because the olive stays on the tree until it is completely mature and its taste is mild and sweet. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, phenols and all the other beneficial ingredients of olive oil. It is the olive oil which you will love most of all raw and because of its sweet taste, it is the kid's favourite with grilled bread with oil and oregano (cretan bruschetta) .
This 4L can is ideal for those who have tasted Sarakina oil and search for a bigger and more economical practical package.