The famous olives of Amfissa but blonde! They stand out deliciously for their juicy, blonde and crunchy flesh and for their relatively small stone.
Their shape is not as round as the classic Amfissi variety but more oval. Their texture also differs as it is more cohesive. Finally, their image captivates the eye with the blond reflections that have been painted on their flesh.
They are picked from the end of October until the end of November, when the fruit is not so mature. Then they are naturally preserved in brine so we can enjoy their taste throughout the year!
You will also find the Amfissa Olive with the nickname "canned olive" due to the fact that it was the first table olive who was exported. Therefore, it was canned to stay fresh when it was transported to the whole world. The official name is ''Olea Europa''
Beyond Amfissa, we meet it in Pelion, Volos, Arta, Agrinio, Stylida and Larissa.
Its quality is excellent and justifies the great impact it has on young and old! Due to the thin skin it is ideal even for small children. In addition, its nutrients make it superfood. Contains vitamins A, B, E and K that are suitable for blood clotting. Also, iron, phosphorus, zinc and calcium, contribute significantly to the overall good functioning of the body.
Extra tip: Blonde olives with vinegar are an excellent accompaniment to greek ouzo!
HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
The olive grove of Amfissa is considered as one of the oldest olive groves in Greece with a history of 3000 years. It looms the Delfian landscape, extending from Amfissa to the Korintian Sea and from Eratini to Kirra covering a space of 55.000 acres with more than 1.100.000 trees. Almost 70% of them are more than 150 years old with deep corrugations and surpassing 10 meters in height.
Historically and mythologically the area has a great interest. There is the famous path of Delphi which takes you from Delphi to the ancient harbour of Kirra,.This path was follwoed by the pilgrims visiting the Oracle of Delphi. People arrived at the harbour of Kirra to get to the Oracle of Delphi. There was the priestess Pythia, who was famed throughout the ancient world for divining the future and was consulted before all major undertakings. The precinct is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a great influence in the ancient world, as a place where the Pythian Games, one of the four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, were held in honour of Apollo at his sanctuary at Delphi every four years.