eliris presentation 2014 - greek organic estate finishing olive oil
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Eliris extraordinary organic olive oilTRANSCRIPT
A stunning finishing oil for professional chefs, discerning homecooks and anyone looking for a rare and unique foodie gift.
We believe authentic, fresh olive oil produced with skill, care & a passion for the craft, is an experience to be savoured everyday and this is our promise.
Eliris is the result of endless effort in the search for perfection and the belief that this perfection is possible.
e cherished land and the trees with which we liveaare tended with reverence using time-honoured, organicmethods. e finest olives carefully selected by handand quickly pressed. Always enjoyed fresh, within the season of harvest,Eliris is truly extraordinary.
“We are both passionate and dedicated to our craft. EliEliris is our inspiration and we want to share our love of it with you.”
ELIRIS EXTRAORDINARYORGANIC OLIVE OIL
Produced by Iris & Samat Efthimiadi Estate, Drama, Greece
“Greece remains a great olive oil producing nation and Eliris Olive Oil is the best I've tried - aromatic & full of flavour. Great pouring properties, too. I feel confident using this in my restaurants.”
“Today Sam and Iris have revived the grove and are producing really first class oil on the farm. BeBecause of the range of olive varieties used the oil seems to have greater taste and flavour dimensions than oils pressed exclusively from Koroneiki, which is the norm in Greece.”
“A delicate-bodied oil with considerable personality (itself a rarity). Gentle pungency and almost no bitterness – in fact a pleasing impression of sweetness, yyet cleanness in the mouth. Delicate aromas of green vegetables and herbs.”
“Your oil is amazing, we are very proud to use yourexceptional product!”
ARNAUD STEVENSChef Patron at Searcys Sixtyone Restaurant61 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 7PP
sixtyonerestaurant.co.uk
TOM MUELLERAuthor of Extra Virginity
e sublime and scandalous world of olive oiltruthinoliveoil.com
ANTONY WORRALL THOMPSON MOGBHead Chef at e Greyhound Restaurant & FreehouseRotherfield Peppard, Henley-on-ames, RG9 5HT
www.awtrestaurants.com
JUDY RIDGWAYOlive oil expert and consultant
www.oliveoil.org.uk
FLOS OLEI 2014International Olive Oil Competition
Score: 841 of only 7 Greek olive oils
1 of the top 500 farms in the world
Tasting Notese Extra Virgin Eliris from Organic Farming is a beautiful intense limpid golden yellow colour. Its aroma is full and rotund, rich in fruity hints of apple, pear and banana, together with fragrant notes of basil and field balm. Its taste is elegant and distinctly vegetal, with notes of lettuce, celery and a fresh walnut finish. Bitterness and pungency are distinct and balanceddistinct and balanced.
Gastronomic MatchesIt would be ideal on mayonnaise, chickpea appetizers, sea bream carpaccio, shellfish salads, marinated bass, broad bean purée, fish cous cous, fried vegetables, gilthead tartare, soft fresh cheese, oven cookies.
www.flosolei.com
Signature field-blend of Greek olive varietiesHarvested early & cold extracted together, produces a distinctive, perfectly balanced olive oil with a complex character. Varieties include Koroneiki, Kalamon, Tsunati, Manaki, Megaritiki & Halkidiki to name a few.
Unique Terroire complete natural environment in which Eliris is produced. Ideal site, soil, topogtopography, and climate. Latitude: 41.17221 / Longitude: 23.84314
Exclusive Single EstateOlives from trees grown and cared for by Iris & Sam, exclusively on the estate. All trees pruned and harvested by hand.
Dedicated ManagementFull control of production and marketing, from root to table. Strictly organic.
AuthenticPProduct supplied fresh from the current season, never mixed with previous harvests or other oils.
Unrivalled QualityExceptionally low peroxide value, indicating the degree of oxidation in the oil. Eliris will stay fresh longer than oils with higher scores and has the lowest on the market due to healthy olives & careful product handling. Eliris also has consistently low acidity of less than 0.3%.
EExquisite PresentationPackaging focused on aesthetics, use, convenience and preservation of product quality. Premium dark glass absorbs 99% UV light to preserve the aroma, flavour and quality.
Limited & TransparentStrictly limited numbered bottles highlighting the season, quality and best before information. Reservation advised.
AAccessibleVisits to the grove welcomed soon with tours of local exporting wineries. Please ask.
WHAT MAKES ELIRISEXTRAORDINARY?
Limited Release<1500 Litres
Products100ml single bottle100ml single bottle (gift tube coming soon)250ml single bottle250ml single bottle p250ml single bottle presented in a gift tube with pourer
DescriptionPremium dark glass bottles which absorb 99% UV lightTapered cork stopper and numbered season tags, hand tied with black ribbon.
Food PairingsEliris is a finishing oil and combines with fish carpaccio, ooysters, seafood and green salads. Also ideal for dips or as a topping with feta and creamy white cheese.
See more gastronomic matches on www.elirisgreece.com
2014 SEASONHarvested October 2013
EFTHIMIADI ESTATE Established 1974Height 270mLocation Latitude: 41.17221 / Longitude: 23.84314Size 6 HectaresTrees 2,500Varieties Koroneiki, Kalamon, Tsunati, Megaritiki, Manaki, Amfisa and Halkidiki to name a few.Training System Open Vase by handHarvested by handExtraction System ContinuousOrganic Status Certified organic by BIO Hellas S.A.
THE LEGACY OFA DREAM
Founded by Iris’ late father, Euripides Efthimiadis in 1974, the estate was chosen for its stunning position in the foothills of the Menikio mountains and specifically for its perfect growing conditions for olive & nut trees.
His passion for good food & nature, led him to plant the estate with olive, almond, fig, walnut & many fruit ttrees, such as peach, pear, apple, pomegranate & cherry.
Euripides devoted all his spare time to the grove & his family, planting a rare collection of 2,500 olive trees of legendary varieties from the four corners of Greece. A lake was created, fed with fresh mountain spring water to irrigate the young olive trees.
He fully believed in an organic approach to cultivating oliolives, but unfortunately didn’t get to live his dream of sharing the fruits of the grove with others.
“It is this legacy that we have returned to fulfil, embracing his passion & work ethic, to create fine olive oil, table olives and tapanade from our cherished trees.”
TODAY, Ktima Efthimiadi is managed ‘with meraki’ by Iris & Sam, who met while working in London. Iris returned home in October 2008 to honour her father’s memory by tending her family’s land, rejuvenating the grove and building a business of real value.
Together with her English fiancé, Sam, they have embembraced time-honoured organic methods for sustainable agriculture, proudly producing the finest quality, fresh products from their cherished family olive trees, with a commitment to quality, the environment and support for the local, rural economy.
“We are both passionate and dedicated to our craft. It’s more than just the joy of working with nature and supporting our familour family, it’s about making a positive impact on the world, producing something of real value and sharing our story with those who are inspired to join us for the journey.”
meraki (μεράκι)(v.) to do something with soul,
creativity, or love;to put something of yourself into your work
AromaFresh sparky citrus fruit zest – lemon and kumquat – and strong tomatoes-on the vine. ere are also hints of apples, green leaves and a touch of nuts.
TasteVery similar patterns in the mouth with tomatoes coming to the the fore. Quite strong bitterness comes in followed by a strong slug of pepper but the fruit tones remain throughout. e pepper fades a little leading to an excellent after taste of spicy tomato juice with green leaves and herbs.
StyleA robust style of oil that is well balanced with good bitterness and strong pepper and fruit.
OOverall Assessmentis first class oil has great complexity with good balance. It is again stunning.
See more tasting notes on www.elirisgreece.com
Acidity
0.26% FFA
Peroxide Value
1.8 mmol O2/kgUV Absorption
K270: 0.111K232K232: 1.315DeltaK: 0.004
2014 SEASONQUALITY ANALYSIS
ICMEA
Single Estate Extra VirginSignature Field Blend
OLIVE OIL ASSESSMENT2014 Season
United KingdomSelfridges & Co Food Hall | LondonSearcys Sixtyone Restaurant | Londone Greyhound Restaurant & Freehouse | Henley-on-amesAlexander and Shaw - Gifts for all Occasions* Turners Fine Foods | Cranbrook* Kin* King’s Fine Foods | Middlesex
RussiaKupetz Eliseevs Food Hall | St. Petersburg
Benelux* Sourcing Europa | Amsterdam* Wasabi4You | Zutphen
GreeceFFine Wine | AthensAroma of Greece | PefkohoriAmanzoe Luxury Resort & Spa | Porto HeliByzantinon Hotel | LeonidioTrofos Greek Deli e-Marketplace | trofos.com
Bulgaria* Lachezar Dumanov | Sofia
AAustralia* Poly Teleia Fine Foods | Sydney
Taiwan* Aegean Cosmos | Zhongli City
SingaporeJones the Grocer | Dempsey Hill
FranceLLa Grande Epicerie de Paris | Paris
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