Nikkitas Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Plurivarietal blend. 700mg polyphenols/kg. Free acidity 0.25%. Cold-pressed within 24 hours. Five generations.
The Nikkitas family has produced olive oil in Sparta for five generations. Three varieties grow on their estate, each contributing something distinct to the final blend:
- Koroneiki: the smooth, balanced base. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it provides the round foundation.
- Athinolia: a rare, elite variety with 600 to 800mg polyphenols per kilo. Demanding trees that require significant care. Complex, fruity, elegant aromas. Found exclusively on Nikkitas land.
- Koutsourolia: a prized local heritage variety, historically said to have been used for Olympic wreaths. Around 400mg polyphenols. Very aromatic. The trees grow in difficult terrain and can only be harvested by hand.
All three varieties are grown on the same estate around Sparta. No transport between regions, no air miles, no loss of quality. Picked and pressed on-site within 24 hours. The blend creates a round, harmonious profile that is complex enough to appreciate on its own and versatile enough for everyday cooking, baking, salads, and finishing.
Hand-picked, not machine-harvested. Hand-picking prevents bruising and oxidation, preserving the polyphenol content that makes this oil exceptional. Bruised olives begin to ferment before they reach the press.
Cold-pressed and bottled within 24 hours on-site. The family owns the mill, processing facility, and chemical laboratory. Every batch is tested for polyphenol content and acidity.
Growing three varieties (including the rare Athinolia and heritage Koutsourolia) preserves biodiversity and keeps non-commercial cultivars in production. Sustainable farming practices throughout.
Balanced: fruity, aromatic, mildly peppery. Golden-green colour, full texture, long finish. The Koroneiki brings smoothness, the Koutsourolia adds aromatic fruitiness, and the Athinolia delivers a distinctive peppery intensity. The blend smooths the extremes and creates a harmonious profile.
Versatile in the kitchen: shots, baking, cooking, salads, and finishing. Complex enough for a connoisseur, approachable enough for every day.
The Nikkitas Family
Sparta, Peloponnese, Greece
The Nikkitas family have tended olive groves in Laconia for five generations. Their land sits among the ruins of Ancient Sparta, at the foot of Mount Taygetos, flanked by the Eurotas river, near King Leonidas' tomb and the UNESCO World Heritage fortified town of Mystras. The groves are genuinely ancient: the Koroneiki trees that dominate the estate are centuries old.
Three varieties grow on Nikkitas land: Koroneiki, Koutsourolia, and the rare Athinolia, a cultivar found nowhere else in the world. Each contributes a distinct character to the final blend. Olives are hand-picked to prevent bruising and processed in an on-site mill within 24 hours of harvest. An on-site laboratory performs polyphenol and acidity testing on every batch.
Nikkitas also produces honey and table olives from the same estate, applying the same principle across every product: minimum intervention, maximum traceability.
“For me, Nikkitas is a strong connection to my roots. The overpowering smell of olive oil was intoxicating. The sight of the kitchen table that my Yiayia would have prepared was unbelievable: covered with Greek delicacies, homemade foods bringing us all together.”
Each variety brings something different. Koroneiki provides a smooth, balanced base. Athinolia (a rare variety found only on our land) delivers elite polyphenol levels of 600 to 800mg/kg and complex fruity aromas. Koutsourolia adds aromatic depth and body. Blending creates a harmonious, complex oil that is also consistent year to year, since seasonal variation in one variety is balanced by the others.
Polyphenols are bioactive compounds with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This oil contains 700mg per kilo. Typical supermarket extra virgin olive oils contain around 50mg. The EU authorises a health claim for olive oils with over 250mg/kg. The high content comes from the Athinolia variety and the speed of our processing: tree to bottle in under 24 hours.
Hand-picking prevents bruising and oxidation that occurs with mechanical harvesting. Bruised olives begin to ferment and lose polyphenols before they reach the press. The Koutsourolia trees grow in difficult terrain where machines cannot reach, so hand-harvesting is the only option. It is slower and more expensive, but it produces measurably better oil.
All glass, no plastic. Screen-printed directly onto the glass with no labels. The glass lid is infinitely reusable. Designed to sit centre-stage on your table, not hidden in a cupboard. The red logo references the Ancient Spartans’ shield. Perfect for gifting.
Free EU delivery on orders over €100. Standard delivery 2–5 business days. Returns accepted within 28 days.
“For me, Nikkitas is a strong connection to my roots. The overpowering smell of olive oil was intoxicating. The sight of the kitchen table that my Yiayia would have prepared was unbelievable: covered with Greek delicacies, homemade foods bringing us all together.”
The Nikkitas family has produced olive oil in Sparta for five generations. Three varieties grow on their estate, each contributing something distinct to the final blend:
- Koroneiki: the smooth, balanced base. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it provides the round foundation.
- Athinolia: a rare, elite variety with 600 to 800mg polyphenols per kilo. Demanding trees that require significant care. Complex, fruity, elegant aromas. Found exclusively on Nikkitas land.
- Koutsourolia: a prized local heritage variety, historically said to have been used for Olympic wreaths. Around 400mg polyphenols. Very aromatic. The trees grow in difficult terrain and can only be harvested by hand.
All three varieties are grown on the same estate around Sparta. No transport between regions, no air miles, no loss of quality. Picked and pressed on-site within 24 hours. The blend creates a round, harmonious profile that is complex enough to appreciate on its own and versatile enough for everyday cooking, baking, salads, and finishing.
Hand-picked, not machine-harvested. Hand-picking prevents bruising and oxidation, preserving the polyphenol content that makes this oil exceptional. Bruised olives begin to ferment before they reach the press.
Cold-pressed and bottled within 24 hours on-site. The family owns the mill, processing facility, and chemical laboratory. Every batch is tested for polyphenol content and acidity.
Growing three varieties (including the rare Athinolia and heritage Koutsourolia) preserves biodiversity and keeps non-commercial cultivars in production. Sustainable farming practices throughout.
What They're Saying
“Striking oil. Each bottle of this handsome oil has a seriously Spartan backstory.”
“Nikkitas extra virgin olive oil is incredibly fresh. It's my favourite EVOO, especially in cakes and desserts for its light and buttery flavour.”
“Striking a balance between traditional Greek craftsmanship and modern quality control, the products marry luxury and transparency to furnish your kitchen with food fit for the gods.”
“Nikkitas offers a transformative experience to ancient lands, through family farmed produce, transparency and exceptional taste.”
“Their respect of ancestral craftsmanship and responsible harvesting produces unique delicacies.”
“Olive oil and honey are 2 of my favourite things and Nikkitas products are truly wonderful.”
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