Our olive oil carries a rich legacy that dates back to 1922. We are a fourth-generation family business that bridges deep-rooted Cretan tradition with cutting-edge modern agricultural science and technology.

• Respect for the Land: For over a century, our family has cultivated the exact same soils in the Messara valley, in Heraklion, Crete, passing down from generation to generation the secrets of managing the premium Koroneiki olive variety.
• Evolution: Today, the 4th generation fully modernizes the production model by investing in innovative extraction and storage facilities, driven by a single mission: to ensure our olive oil remains a globally awarded benchmark for health and sensory excellence.

In our privately owned groves, we cultivate exclusively the premium Greek variety Koroneiki. Globally recognized as the "queen" of olives, Koroneiki is selected worldwide for crafting top-tier olive oils.

• High Phenolic Potential: It is the ideal variety for producing high-phenolic olive oil, thanks to its natural biological ability to develop exceptional concentrations of antioxidants.
• Unique Sensory Profile: It yields an extra virgin olive oil defined by a rich, green fruity aroma, a well-balanced bitterness, and a distinct, long-lasting peppery finish.
• Excellent Shelf Life: Due to the abundance of natural antioxidants within the Koroneiki variety, the olive oil retains its freshness, structural stability, and sensory characteristics intact for much longer compared to other varieties.

Vertical production means that we completely control every single stage of the process, from the roots of the trees to the finished bottle on the shelf. Our olive oil is never a blend from various unknown producers or different regions.

• Privately Owned Groves: It is sourced entirely from our family’s 500 acres of privately owned olive groves located in Praitoria, Heraklion, Crete.
• On-Site Mill & Bottling Plant: The extraction takes place immediately at our state-of-the-art olive mill, and bottling is completed at our proprietary modern plant.
• Total Safety & Quality Integrity: This single-estate management allows us to 100% guarantee the quality, polyphenol stability, and absolute traceability of our product. You know exactly who, where, and how the olive oil on your table was crafted.

Speed is the ultimate secret to preventing fruit degradation. At Karepidis Estate, the milling process takes place in record time.

• Direct Transport: Because our olive mill is located within the same area as our privately owned groves, the harvested olives are transported for extraction within just a few hours.
• Zero Waiting Time: Our vertical production model ensures that the olives are never piled up or left to sit, eliminating the risk of temperature spikes or fungal growth that would compromise acidity.
• Result in the Bottle: This immediate turnaround locks in the freshness, the vibrant aromas, and the precious nutrients of the fruit, delivering an olive oil with exceptionally low acidity.

Cold extraction means that the malaxation and milling of the olives at our facility are strictly conducted at temperatures below 27°C.

• there Protecting Polyphenols: High temperatures destroy heat-sensitive polyphenols and antioxidants. By keeping the process "cold", we lock the entire health-protective payload of the olive fruit directly inside our olive oil.
• Retaining Aromas: Cold extraction prevents the volatile natural aromas of the olive from evaporating. This ensures our olive oil maintains its signature fresh, green fruity scent and vibrant taste.
• Sacrificing Quantity for Quality: Cold extraction yields a lower quantity of olive oil compared to traditional "hot" processing, but for us at Karepidis Estate, premium quality is absolute and non-negotiable.

Our state-of-the-art olive mill operates exclusively with a two-phase centrifugal system, which is globally recognized as the gold standard for eco-friendly, premium-quality oil extraction.

• Zero Added Water: Unlike older three-phase systems, the two-phase process requires absolutely no external water addition during separation. This is crucial because polyphenols are water-soluble; adding water would literally "wash away" and waste a massive portion of these valuable compounds into the wastewater.
• Maximum Antioxidant Retention: Because we do not flush the paste with water, all the health-protective polyphenols remain highly concentrated within our olive oil, securing our exceptionally high lab-tested chemical analysis scores.
• Eco-Conscious & Green Milling: The two-phase system generates minimal liquid waste, protecting the local water table and the natural ecosystem of the Messara valley.

Proper storage is just as critical as the milling process itself. At Karepidis Estate, we have invested in infrastructure that guarantees the absolute stability of our product under pristine protection conditions.

• 19 Underground Tanks: We feature 19 state-of-the-art underground tanks that offer the ultimate natural insulation from the outdoor environment.
• Constant 18°C Temperature: Thanks to their underground design, the temperature is naturally and consistently maintained at 18°C all year round, which is the perfect climate to prevent the degradation of the olive oil's elements.
• Nitrogen Sealed Tanks: Our stainless-steel tanks are injected with nitrogen (an inert gas) which displaces oxygen, completely preventing oxidation and locking in the sensitive health-protective polyphenols.
• Massive Capacity: Our modern infrastructure boasts a total storage capacity of nearly 1,000 tons, allowing us to manage our harvest with complete autonomy and safety.

Bottling is the final stage that seals a whole year of hard work. At our modern, proprietary facility, the bottling process is conducted under the highest standards, ensuring that the olive oil reaches your table in the exact pristine condition it left the mill.

• Light & UV Protection: We use exclusively premium, dark-tinted glass bottles that act as a natural shield against ultraviolet radiation and light, effectively preventing photo-oxidation which degrades delicate nutrients.
• Controlled Bottling Environment: During the packaging phase, the olive oil is transferred into the bottles using state-of-the-art mechanical systems, minimizing any contact with oxygen.
• Secure Flow Caps: Our bottles are sealed with specialized controlled-flow, tamper-evident caps, ensuring the product remains perfectly airtight and secure after every single daily use.

Yes, at Karepidis Estate, crafting premium olive oil goes hand in hand with our deep respect for the Cretan environment. We operate under a circular economy model aiming for a zero-waste agricultural footprint.

• By-Product Upcycling: The solid by-products of the extraction process (such as olive pomace and pits) are never discarded; instead, they are recycled and converted into eco-friendly biofuel to cleanly power our olive mill’s thermal energy needs.
• Eco-Conscious Water Usage: We utilize advanced, low-water consumption technologies during the milling phase, minimizing waste and protecting our local water tables.
• Natural Fertilization: The olive leaves separated during the washing phase are brought back to our groves, where they are composted and reused as organic nutrient-rich fertilizer for our soil.

For us, quality is not just a claim; it is verified through rigorous international audits and certifications covering every single stage of our production line.

• International Safety Standards (IFS): Both our olive mill and bottling plant operate under the strictest food safety protocols, fully certified with the prestigious IFS (International Featured Standards).
• Organic & Origin Certifications: We hold official EU BIO (Organic) certifications, alongside PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) designations, authenticating the genuine Cretan lineage and heritage of our olive oil.