Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the services and products we provide. If you need more information or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can order our olive oil by contacting us directly. For information about available products, packaging, prices and shipping, you can use the contact form or contact us by phone at +30 243 16 01836. Our team will inform you about availability and guide you through the entire ordering process.
To schedule the processing of your olives at the MeteoraOil olive mill, you can contact us by phone at +30 243 16 01836 or via the contact form. We will arrange with you the date and time of arrival, depending on the harvest season and the availability of the olive mill. This ensures the best possible planning and immediate processing of the olives.
Shipping costs depend on the quantity of the order and the shipping location. To inform you about the exact shipping cost, contact us and we will provide you with all the necessary information for shipping your order.
Cold-pressed oil retains more nutrients and antioxidants because they are not destroyed by heat. On the contrary, the hot method can alter the flavor and reduce its nutritional value.
This is an oil that during the kneading stage the temperature is maintained below 25-27oC. The production process of this oil is more time-consuming and difficult, but the oil produced retains many of the valuable nutrients intact.
The most natural category of olive oil with a perfect aroma and taste. Its acidity does not exceed 0.8°. It has an intense fruity taste and aroma of freshly picked olive fruit.
The extra virgin olive oil of the first unripe fruit of the olive tree has a rich, fruity, spicy aroma and a characteristic bitter-sour taste. It is considered the best oil and for this reason growers often keep it for themselves. It is usually available in limited quantities and is harvested from the best olives. Unripe olives, picked by hand and not by beating or falling. Due to its rare "temperament", the olive oil also has a limited shelf life, a maximum of 9 months. The olive oil, rich in antioxidants, trace elements and vitamins by nature, combines superior taste with high biological value.
To properly preserve olive oil, a clean, dark space is required, free of moisture and odors, with a constant temperature of 14-15°C. The main factors that accelerate its deterioration are moisture, oxygen, light and heat. At the beginning of storage, decantation is necessary to remove the scum that causes rancidity. Its preservation is better the more inert the material of its packaging container is. Dark, airtight glass containers are ideal, while tins, clay and PVC should be avoided.
