Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Unfiltered

500 ml

€11,99

€11,99 €11,99

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Unfiltered

€11,99

€11,99 €11,99

€23,98/L

Including FREE shipping in Germany for orders over €39

In stock

Certified organic : Sustainable cultivation without chemicals
Agureleo (early harvest) : Maximum nutrient density & aroma
100% natural: Cold-pressed & unfiltered to fully preserve nutrients
Single variety: 100% Koroneiki olives
Acidity < 0.29%
Made in Messenia / Greece

A true Agureleo: Green, intense & naturally cloudy
This organic olive oil is a truly exceptional Agureleo. It is made from the early harvest of Koroneiki olives, while the fruit is still green and firm. The result is an oil with character: On the nose, fresh notes of cut grass, green almonds, and artichoke dominate. The finish reveals a distinct, peppery spiciness. This slight tingling sensation in the throat is not a flaw, but rather the most important indicator of quality – it proves the extremely high polyphenol content (healthy antioxidants).

Why unfiltered?
We deliberately bottle our oil naturally cloudy. It is only decanted, not filtered. This preserves valuable, naturally occurring fruit particles, which are both flavor carriers and nutrient providers. Note: A slight sediment is normal in a natural product and indicates minimal processing.

Use in the kitchen
Thanks to the robust structure of the Koroneiki olive, the oil is heat-stable, but its true strength lies in cold dishes – for example, as a finishing touch over grilled fish, vegetables, or simply drizzled over fresh bread. It is ideal for anyone who understands olive oil not just as an ingredient, but as a central component of good cooking.

Product name: Extra virgin organic olive oil (First cold pressing)
Variety: 100% Koroneiki
Origin: Messenia, Greece
Harvest: Early harvest (Agureleo), harvested by hand
Processing: Cold-pressed below 27 °C, unfiltered
Acidity: < 0.29% (at the time of bottling)
Organic certification body: GR-BIO-15

Average nutritional values per 100 ml:
Energy: 3447 kJ/824 kcal
Fat: 92g
of which saturated fatty acids: 13g
monounsaturated fatty acids: 73g
polyunsaturated fatty acids: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
of which sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g
Salt: 0g

Certified top quality (laboratory analysis)
We don't rely on promises, but on evidence. Every ELJO harvest is analyzed in the laboratory. The most important measurement confirms the premium status of our oil:

Acidity < 0.29%: This extremely low value is a mark of exceptional quality (the legal limit is 0.8%). It scientifically proves that only healthy, undamaged olives were processed and that pressing took place immediately after harvesting.

Organic without compromise
We are officially certified organic according to EU regulation DE-ÖKO-003. This certification guarantees you:

100% certified organic farming.
Free from synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers and genetic engineering.
Careful treatment of soil and nature.

Transparency for further reading
Here you can view the original documents as PDFs:

📄 Download current organic certificate
🔬 Download current lab report

Fast & secure shipping
We ship our packages with DHL to ensure your order arrives reliably. You'll typically receive your package within 1-3 business days of ordering. As soon as your order leaves our warehouse, you'll receive a tracking number to monitor your shipment.

Shipping costs: We charge a fair flat shipping fee for postage and breakage-proof packaging:

Germany: €4.99
Free shipping: We cover the shipping costs for orders over €39.00.

Austria: €13.59

Switzerland: 18.00 CHF

Shatterproof packaging
To ensure our oil arrives undamaged, we use special, certified shipping boxes for the bottles. These are extremely sturdy and protect the glass from impacts. Should anything unexpectedly be damaged, we will provide a replacement without any hassle.

Why ELJO?

REAL OLIVE OIL

Product of Greece

Organic farming

Early harvest by hand (Bird Save)

Gentle cold extraction

Unfiltered bottling

100% Koroneiki Olive

ONE OF THE BEST GROWING AREAS IN GREECE

Anyone looking for excellent olive oil inevitably ends up in the southwest of the Peloponnese. Messenia is not just a growing region – it is the historical birthplace of the Koroneiki olive. Here, over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, mild winters, and the fresh sea breeze create a microclimate that is unique in the world.

In this terroir, the Koroneiki olive, also known as the queen of olives, unfolds its true strength: it is not an industrially bred variety focused on yield, but rather a cultivated variety thousands of years old, representing "quality over quantity." Its exceptional polyphenol content (natural antioxidants) makes the oil incredibly valuable and resistant to oxidation. This very combination of a perfect location and a distinctive olive variety is the reason why we source our oil exclusively from this region.

EARLY HARVEST: THE GREEN GOLD

Our olives are deliberately harvested at the end of October or beginning of November, when they are still green and early ripe. This "early harvest" yields less oil, but guarantees a maximum of healthy polyphenols and antioxidants. You can taste the difference immediately: an intensely fruity aroma of fresh grass, rounded off with a subtle spiciness on the finish.

GENTLE COLD EXTRACTION

To ensure the valuable nutrients of the olives are preserved, every hour counts. The harvest is processed directly, purely mechanically, and under strict controls at temperatures below 27 degrees Celsius. By avoiding heat, we protect the delicate vitamins and subtle aroma – for an oil that goes into the bottle as healthy and natural as when it grew on the tree.

Naturally cloudy bottling

Our olive oil is intentionally not finely filtered. After pressing, the oil is simply left to rest so that any coarse particles settle. The fine suspended particles from the pulp, however, remain. These are important flavor carriers and contribute to a full-bodied, intense aroma. This way, you enjoy the oil exactly as it comes from the press at the mill – pure and unadulterated.

HAND-PICKED INSTEAD OF MASS-PRODUCED GOODS

Our close collaboration with select farmers and bottlers in Messenia is based on personal contact. We know the people behind the product and rely on their centuries-old craftsmanship. This direct supply chain, without unnecessary intermediaries, not only secures the livelihoods of small farmers but also guarantees fully traceable quality.

Bird Save

Bird protection through traditional craftsmanship

Our partners in Greece rely on traditional craftsmanship rather than industrial efficiency. While elsewhere suction harvesters (often used at night) pose a danger to resting songbirds, the harvest for our oil is carried out exclusively and gently by hand using hand-operated shakers.

Through this conscious selection, we guarantee that no birds are harmed in the Messenian groves. Nature plays into our hands here. The often steep, terraced groves of our growing region hardly allow for the use of huge harvesters anyway. Thus, geographical conditions and our quality standards complement each other perfectly. A respectful approach to nature that you can taste and feel.

Therefore ELJO

OUR PROBLEM WITH CONVENTIONAL OLIVE OIL

Many labels in stores state "Blend of oils from the European Union." This allows manufacturers to mix oils of different origins and qualities to create a standardized taste and compensate for price fluctuations. The exact source remains untraceable for the consumer.

In industrial production, olives are often harvested until they are completely black and ripe. The reason is purely economic: ripe olives have a significantly higher oil content, thus maximizing yield. However, this focus on quantity comes at the expense of quality. As ripeness increases, the content of valuable secondary plant compounds (such as polyphenols) drops drastically, and the flavor profile loses its characteristic freshness.

The term "mild" is often used in marketing to portray a lack of flavor in a positive light. In reality, however, the complete absence of bitter notes and spiciness usually means that the oil is low in secondary plant compounds. These so-called polyphenols are responsible for the health benefits and inevitably produce a slight tingling sensation. A completely mild oil is therefore often an indicator of low biological value or over-processing.

Intensive agriculture often employs fully automated harvesters that encircle entire rows of trees and mechanically vacuum or knock down the fruit. This method is criticized because it shows little regard for the ecosystem. Since harvesting often takes place at night, birds and other small animals resting in the trees can be caught by the machines. Furthermore, the heavy machinery often leads to long-term soil compaction.