Our Source
Phileos of Sparta is crafted in the same Laconian land our family has called home for generations. Produced exclusively from olives grown, harvested and pressed in Laconia, the ancient region of which Sparta is the capital.
The landscape here is ideal for olive cultivation, shaped by a unique local microclimate and a richly composed soil that has nurtured olive groves for centuries. Traditional cultivation techniques and sustainable practices are combined with modern quality controls, preserving the distinctive character that makes this olive oil truly special.
Awards & Recognition
Phileos of Sparta has earned multiple international awards for taste and quality from the largest and most prestigious competitions in the world.
From Harvest To Bottle
The olives are harvested and transported to the olive press on the same day.
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The stems, leaves and debris are separated from the olives and the olives are washed with water.
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The olives are then crushed into a paste and the olive oil is extracted via cold extraction methods, at temperatures no higher than 26°C.
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The paste is transferred to a spinning centrifuge that separates the oil from the fruit's pit, pulp and water.
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The olive oil is stored in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions, within a standardisation unit facility. This controlled environment helps prevent the olive oil from being exposed to oxygen and humidity, and thus maintain its freshness.
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Finally, the olive oil is transferred to bottles for packaging and distribution.
Certifications
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- EU Health Claim Regulation 432/2012: Certified high phenolic olive oil
- The organic extra virgin olive oils are certified organic, BIO HELLAS
- Kosher certified
- Non-GMO verified product
- Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Laconia certificate, pertains to the products' characterisitcs and quality which are linked to its geographical origin. The product is harvested, pressed and packaged in Laconia
- ISO22000 certification ensures food safety management, risk control and quality optimisation
- AGRO 2.1, 2.2 certification assures quality and safety of the product, as well as practices that respect the environment
