PHILEOS OF SPARTA extra virgin olive oil
Our olives have been grown in Laconia for thousands of years in fertile, organic soils by a co-op of farmers who hand-pick the olives before cold extracting the pure olive juice, packaging it in recyclable, airtight tins to maintain the premium quality before shipping it directly to us.
ABOUT US
We are the official Australian importer of Phileos of Sparta extra virgin olive oil. Our oil is sourced from the finest olive groves in the region of Molaoi, Asopos and Monemvasia in Laconia. The groves have grown in the fertile, organic soils for thousands of years. The famous varieties of Athinolia and Koroneiki make up it’s golden oil.
The area is perfect for growing olives with calcareous soils and sea breezes. The olives flourish with the luxuriance of the limestone slopes that form the shores of the Peloponnese Peninsula.
our recipes
As well as winning international olive oil awards for its health benefits, Phileos of Sparta extra virgin olive oil has also won awards for its quality and taste.
Phileos has hints of almond, pepper, artichoke, fig leaf and walnut and is a beautiful delicate balance of two olive varieties. This makes it easy on the palate and perfect for pairing with a wide variety of foods, or having on its own.
PHILEOS OF SPARTA is available in 6 sizes
We have something for everyone. From a 250ml tasting size to a 5L tin for the real olive oil lovers…
Phileos Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250ml
Phileos Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500mL
Phileos Extra Virgin Olive Oil 750mL
My Story
I am so fortunate to have visited Greece on a number of occasions. I have been to many magnificent beaches, absorbed the culture, enjoyed incredibly generous Greek hospitality, have been overwhelmed by the history and I have tasted a vast variety of delicious foods; the flavours of which are enhanced by the use of incredible extra virgin olive oil. It is nutritious, has low acidity, and I knew the medicinal properties of the polyphenols were also good for my health. I knew then that the oil was special and the memory of it stayed with me...
the blog
A traditional Mediterranean diet has it’s origins in the Mediterranean region. The Greek people have lived on this diet for thousands of years and have exhibited many health benefits as a result. Recent studies have shown eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce your risk of dementia, reverse symptoms of depression and anxiety, prevent heart attacks and promote a longer life generally. It can help ward off diabetes as well as bowel, breast and prostate cancers.