Extra virgin olive oil from Crete — PLOUMI
Extra virgin olive oil from Crete — PLOUMI
PLOUMI is extra virgin olive oil produced by a Cretan family in the Messara Valley. We follow production from grove to bottle: cultivation, harvest, extraction, storage and bottling. Our oils are made from the Greek Koroneiki olive variety, with particular attention to early harvest and cold extraction.
Looking for Cretan olive oil, Koroneiki olive oil, an organic option or an oil with documented polyphenol content? This page explains what to look for and helps you choose the PLOUMI oil that suits your needs.
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PLOUMI: from the Messara Valley to the bottle
PLOUMI production is rooted in the Messara Valley in southern Crete. Our family oversees every stage, from the olives to packaging. This traceability connects each product with its Cretan origin, the Koroneiki variety and our family’s expertise.
Why Koroneiki olives?
Koroneiki is an olive variety closely associated with Greece and Crete. It is valued for the aromatic character it can bring to extra virgin olive oil. At PLOUMI, it is the foundation of our oils.
High-polyphenol olive oil: what should you look for?
Polyphenol values should be supported by information and analyses for the relevant product or harvest. Check the PLOUMI product page for the currently published values and documents. One measurement should not be presented as applying to every bottle and every harvest.
Early harvest and cold extraction
Early harvest and cold extraction are part of PLOUMI’s approach. Our aim is to preserve the character of the olives and the freshness of the oil throughout production.
PLOUMI 500+ or PLOUMI BIO 800+?
PLOUMI 500+ expresses the character of our Cretan extra virgin olive oil. PLOUMI BIO 800+ is our organic range. If organic certification is your priority, choose a BIO product and check the certification information on its product page.
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For cooking, salads, fish and the table
Enjoy PLOUMI with salads, vegetables, fish, pulses, pasta or simply bread. The 500 ml format is a practical way to discover our oils. For regular use, larger formats and packs may suit you better, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions about PLOUMI olive oil
1. Which Greek high-polyphenol olive oil should I choose?
Compare origin, olive variety, harvest and extraction information, then current analyses when polyphenol content is highlighted. PLOUMI offers Cretan oils made from Koroneiki olives; the currently documented information appears on each product page.
2. Where can I buy Cretan olive oil in France?
You can order PLOUMI products available for France directly from our online shop. Available products and the delivery conditions for your address are shown during your purchase.
3. What is Koroneiki olive oil?
It is oil made from the Greek Koroneiki olive variety. This variety is particularly associated with Greece and Crete and is the basis of PLOUMI olive oils.
4. How does organic olive oil differ from high-polyphenol olive oil?
“Organic” describes a production method subject to organic certification. Polyphenol content is a measured property of the oil. Organic oil does not automatically have a high polyphenol content, and the reverse is also true.
5. How can I recognise quality extra virgin olive oil?
Look for a clear origin, an identifiable producer, the olive variety, harvest and extraction details, and current analyses or certificates supporting any measurable or certified claim.
6. Why choose olive oil from Crete?
Crete has a long olive-growing tradition, in which Koroneiki plays an important role. Origin alone does not determine quality. PLOUMI also provides a precise origin in the Messara Valley, family production and oversight from the grove to bottling.
7. What does early harvest mean?
Early harvest means picking olives earlier in the season than a late harvest. At PLOUMI, it is part of our approach to production and our focus on freshness and aromatic character.
8. What does cold extraction mean for olive oil?
Cold extraction is a process carried out under controlled temperature conditions. At PLOUMI, this method is part of our approach to preserving the oil’s natural characteristics.
9. How should I store high-polyphenol olive oil?
Keep the bottle or tin tightly closed, away from light and heat, in a place with a relatively stable temperature. Follow the storage and shelf-life information on the packaging.
10. Which PLOUMI olive oil should I choose?
If organic certification is your priority, choose PLOUMI BIO 800+. If you are looking for Cretan Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil for everyday cooking and the table, discover PLOUMI 500+. To compare polyphenol content or other measured characteristics, consult the information currently published on each product page.
A clear origin and an identifiable producer
PLOUMI is a Cretan brand from a family business in the Messara Valley. Our aim is to make the origin, olive variety, production method and information needed to compare our oils clear.
Origin: Messara Valley, Crete, Greece
Variety: Koroneiki
Producer: Cretan family business
Production: oversight from the grove to bottling