Lemon-flavored Cretan organic olive oil "LEMONIO", Biolea 250 ml

Biolea Lemonio is an exceptional Cretan organic extra virgin olive oil that combines Koroneiki olives and fresh organic citrus fruits using the traditional stone-milling method. This is not an infused oil but a truly co-pressed product, combining the fresh and tangy citrus flavor of lemon with the richness of olive oil. Lemonio takes the classic combination of olive oil and lemon to a new level, offering a natural and vibrant citrus flavor.

The product is produced on the Astrikas farm in the Kolymbari region of northwestern Crete, a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). The whole fruit – both the orange pulp and the peel – is ground in a stone mill together with olive oil, and the mixture is cold-pressed. This traditional method maximizes the oil’s nutrients and aromatic compounds. Biolea is a family-run farm that has been organic for over 20 years.

Biolea is a company founded and run by the Dimitriadis family, with a history dating back to the mid-19th century. Today, the sixth generation, Chloe Dimitriadis, runs the farm. The farm cultivates Koroneiki olives at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level, and the olives are hand-picked at their optimum ripeness. Biolea follows sustainable farming methods: dry farming without irrigation (saving the island's limited fresh water), no plowing or heavy machinery (reducing soil erosion), organic farming without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

The production process is completely traditional. Stone grinding and pressure pressing are used instead of modern steel rollers or centrifugation. This slow method requires more work and skill, but produces an exceptionally high quality oil that retains all the important nutrients and aromas. The oil is bottled on the farm immediately after pressing.

Tips for use:

Lemonio is perfect for marinating fish with lemon and oregano (a classic Greek combination). Use in salad dressings that enhance the tartness of lemon. Finish grilled vegetables or seafood with Lemonio oil. Add to toasted bread or bruschetta. Marinate lamb with lemon and oregano. Use in vinaigrettes for green salads.

Producer:

Biolea is a Cretan family-run organic olive oil farm located in the village of Astrikas in northwestern Crete. The company was founded in 1997 by George Dimitriadis together with his wife Christine. Today, their daughter Chloe runs the farm, representing the sixth generation. Biolea has received the EU Health Claim certification for its high polyphenol content and has been certified organic for over 20 years. The farm’s olives are PDO Kolymbari Chanion Kritis, which guarantees quality and origin.