Comments on: Italian Olive Oil vs. Greek Olive Oil vs. Spanish Olive Oil – How to Choose http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose Website dedicated to olive oil benefits, olive oil products, olive oil for face and skin Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:28:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alex http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-517 Alex Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:32:19 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-517 If you want to know the truth, its what Mary said. In Greece we dont advertise Olive Oil enough and most importantly we DONT export our top olive oil. This is distributed locally and you will find it only in Greece. Another Grand Myth is the term "Extra Virgin". Dont be stupid there is no such thing. There are 2 types of Olive oil. The one that is Green (fresh) that just came out of the producer and the one that is more than 8 months old and has a gold color. The second one is the crap the rest of the world is getting on the super markets. The first one on the other hand is "the fountain of life" for us Greeks, a product that has defined our nation for more than 3 thousand years. Its simply put, the healthiest thing you will ever eat. If you want to know the truth, its what Mary said. In Greece we dont advertise Olive Oil enough and most importantly we DONT export our top olive oil. This is distributed locally and you will find it only in Greece.
Another Grand Myth is the term “Extra Virgin”. Dont be stupid there is no such thing. There are 2 types of Olive oil. The one that is Green (fresh) that just came out of the producer and the one that is more than 8 months old and has a gold color. The second one is the crap the rest of the world is getting on the super markets.
The first one on the other hand is “the fountain of life” for us Greeks, a product that has defined our nation for more than 3 thousand years. Its simply put, the healthiest thing you will ever eat.

]]> By: Jorge http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-516 Jorge Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:16:34 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-516 Spain produces most of the olive oil coming out of Italy. People are right when they say Italy leads in marketing in the USA largely because of the immigration in the early 1900's to NYC. Not to many Spaniards in the USA compared to the guidos. Spain will catch up and pass eventually. Just take a ride through The southern region of Spain called Andalucia. You will see millions of olive tress and eat delicious olives. Viva Espana Spain produces most of the olive oil coming out of Italy. People are right when they say Italy leads in marketing in the USA largely because of the immigration in the early 1900′s to NYC. Not to many Spaniards in the USA compared to the guidos. Spain will catch up and pass eventually. Just take a ride through The southern region of Spain called Andalucia. You will see millions of olive tress and eat delicious olives. Viva Espana

]]> By: Paolo Amerio http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-512 Paolo Amerio Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:30:26 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-512 I'm one of the founders of Oliving, an online shop for Italian high quality extra virgin olive oil (http://www.oliving.it) I'm a professional olive oil taster and I tasted several Spanish and Greek olive oils. Spanish ones are improving their quality and as a matter of fact, this summer, during a trip to Sevilia I had the opportunity to taste some very very good extra virgin olive oils. Greek ones, IMHO, are not the same level of quality as the Italian and Spanish ones. Of course I'm talking about an average level, meaning that for sure in Greece you may find excellent olive oils but it seems to me that's an exception and not the rule... In Italy we have great olive oils as well as bad oils...! And yes, there are several food frauds concerning Italian olive oils sold as totaly produced in Italy even though they contain olives or oils from abroad (by European law that is a crime...) That said, I travelled all around Italy and I find hundreds of great olive oil producers able to get an extraordinary olive oil with great passion for their job! And when it comes to judge whether Italian or Spanish or Greek is the best one...well, I think Ricardo is right, that is up to the customer's taste! Ciao Paolo I’m one of the founders of Oliving, an online shop for Italian high quality extra virgin olive oil (http://www.oliving.it)
I’m a professional olive oil taster and I tasted several Spanish and Greek olive oils.
Spanish ones are improving their quality and as a matter of fact, this summer, during a trip to Sevilia I had the opportunity to taste some very very good extra virgin olive oils.
Greek ones, IMHO, are not the same level of quality as the Italian and Spanish ones. Of course I’m talking about an average level, meaning that for sure in Greece you may find excellent olive oils but it seems to me that’s an exception and not the rule…
In Italy we have great olive oils as well as bad oils…! And yes, there are several food frauds concerning Italian olive oils sold as totaly produced in Italy even though they contain olives or oils from abroad (by European law that is a crime…)
That said, I travelled all around Italy and I find hundreds of great olive oil producers able to get an extraordinary olive oil with great passion for their job!
And when it comes to judge whether Italian or Spanish or Greek is the best one…well, I think Ricardo is right, that is up to the customer’s taste!

Ciao

Paolo

]]> By: Ricardo http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-256 Ricardo Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:07:00 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-256 Dear all, There are many different opinions here.Most of them sound very reasonable and some, too topic /ignorant and generalistic. I agree in one thing already said here : Do NOT judge on taste and preferences. In Spain, as in Italy or Greece, we do have large corporations importing olives from other countries.We also do have a bunch of traders (coming from different parts of the planet) who import non-virgin olive oil, bottleled as Extra Virgin Olive Oil and sell it as is. BUT, I can assure you all that, MOST of the Spanish small and medium size Producers (and I am sure the Italian and Greek) are just extracting the JUICE from the Olive fruit as it comes and offering their most valuable produce to the world. We all love our job and try to do it as best as we can. About which one is the best : that is up to the consumer. ENJOY! My best regards to all. Ricardo TradServ.net Dear all,
There are many different opinions here.Most of them sound very reasonable and some, too topic /ignorant and generalistic.
I agree in one thing already said here : Do NOT judge on taste and preferences.
In Spain, as in Italy or Greece, we do have large corporations importing olives from other countries.We also do have a bunch of traders (coming from different parts of the planet) who import non-virgin olive oil, bottleled as Extra Virgin Olive Oil and sell it as is.

BUT, I can assure you all that, MOST of the Spanish small and medium size Producers (and I am sure the Italian and Greek) are just extracting the JUICE from the Olive fruit as it comes and offering their most valuable produce to the world.
We all love our job and try to do it as best as we can.

About which one is the best : that is up to the consumer.
ENJOY!

My best regards to all.
Ricardo
TradServ.net

]]> By: Mary http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-174 Mary Fri, 27 May 2011 08:48:03 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-174 The best olive oil does come from Greece, it is very well known and documented, the Greeks just dont advertise it enough. The 3 best olive oil groves are found in Crete, Kalamata and Peloppinese. The Italians AND the Spanish both take the Greek oil and label it as their own, this is very well known in the industry. I would say Crete has some of the best oil oils and other produce in the world, and this comes down to Crete being the only European are that wasnt affected by the ice age. When the ice age hit thousands of years ago, it wiped out all the crops, plants, etc and the soil. The soil in Crete is the same now as it was millions of years ago, therefore the produce is richer in taste and quality. The supermarket oils are a joke, please do not buy these expecting that this is the real thing. In any european country, you will find the genuine oil in the local restaurant, taverna and in any home. Many families in Greece grow their own olives, and have the best olive oil served on their family table. It is therefore not for export. Exported Oils contain preservatives and chemicals, so what you are buying from the supermarket is at best, as joke....shame but true. The best olive oil does come from Greece, it is very well known and documented, the Greeks just dont advertise it enough. The 3 best olive oil groves are found in Crete, Kalamata and Peloppinese.
The Italians AND the Spanish both take the Greek oil and label it as their own, this is very well known in the industry.
I would say Crete has some of the best oil oils and other produce in the world, and this comes down to Crete being the only European are that wasnt affected by the ice age. When the ice age hit thousands of years ago, it wiped out all the crops, plants, etc and the soil. The soil in Crete is the same now as it was millions of years ago, therefore the produce is richer in taste and quality.
The supermarket oils are a joke, please do not buy these expecting that this is the real thing. In any european country, you will find the genuine oil in the local restaurant, taverna and in any home. Many families in Greece grow their own olives, and have the best olive oil served on their family table. It is therefore not for export. Exported Oils contain preservatives and chemicals, so what you are buying from the supermarket is at best, as joke….shame but true.

]]> By: Wajih http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-170 Wajih Sat, 21 May 2011 15:09:55 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-170 The comments writen by Mr J Neel is All the truth, Im localised in Tunisia and we export 70 per cent of Tunisian olive oil in Bulk to Italia and Spain ... The comments writen by Mr J Neel is All the truth,
Im localised in Tunisia and we export 70 per cent of Tunisian olive oil in Bulk to Italia and Spain …

]]> By: Wajih http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-169 Wajih Sat, 21 May 2011 15:06:16 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-169 Dear All, Dear Mr Emel David, Could you please provide me your email adress to send your prices my mobile number is +216 25 111 192 Tunisia Dear All,
Dear Mr Emel David,
Could you please provide me your email adress to send your prices
my mobile number is +216 25 111 192
Tunisia

]]> By: Billy Nomates http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-156 Billy Nomates Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:24:01 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-156 Wow. How informative. Lest's recap, the best olive oil is the one that taste best. Go to a mill in southern Italy to do the Pepsi challenge. Take your oliver and use to lubricate your arse because your are a bummer. A first class bummer. What's wrong with lard or bit of dripping soft lad? Ponce! Wow. How informative. Lest’s recap, the best olive oil is the one that taste best. Go to a mill in southern Italy to do the Pepsi challenge. Take your oliver and use to lubricate your arse because your are a bummer. A first class bummer. What’s wrong with lard or bit of dripping soft lad? Ponce!

]]> By: Emel David http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-154 Emel David Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:46:21 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-154 Dear Madam/sir I want to order 1000 liter Extra Virgin Olive oil. Please send me the export Price. Thank you very much and looking forward. Best regards David Emel Dear Madam/sir
I want to order 1000 liter Extra Virgin Olive oil. Please send me the export Price.

Thank you very much and looking forward.

Best regards

David Emel

]]> By: Ana http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/italian-olive-oil-vs-greek-olive-oil-vs-spanish-olive-oil-how-to-choose/comment-page-1#comment-150 Ana Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:44:41 +0000 http://www.all-about-olive-oil.com/?p=32#comment-150 I enjoy eating plain bread dipped in oil. Since I move to the UK I've tried other olive oils other than Spanish. In my opinion, they are tasteless. I enjoy eating plain bread dipped in oil. Since I move to the UK I’ve tried other olive oils other than Spanish. In my opinion, they are tasteless.

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