Ionian Gold | Paliki

Paliki is a high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil made from Koroneiki olives grown in our coastal groves on the Paliki Peninsula in Kefalonia. The trees here grow close to the water, drawing on sea air and the minerals it carries into the soil. It's harvested a few weeks after Xavdata, then cold-pressed within hours and left unfiltered so nothing is lost along the way.

On the palate there's citrus and green apple up front, with fresh herbs coming through and a slow, warm pepper at the finish. That peppery kick is the oleocanthal, and it's a sign the oil is packed with polyphenols.

Polyphenols are the natural antioxidants found in olives that protect your cells and reduce inflammation. Most supermarket olive oils contain fewer than 200 mg/kg. Paliki has 1023. It's also rich in oleocanthal, the specific compound behind olive oil's reputation for heart health and anti-inflammatory benefits, measuring 364.6 mg/kg. Acidity sits at 0.33%, well under half the EU limit for extra virgin.

Pour it over grilled fish or vegetables, dress a salad, dip bread, or take a spoonful on its own. Once you've tried authentic Greek extra virgin olive oil, there's no going back.

Not sure if Paliki is the right one for you? Compare all three of our oils side by side.

Or, if it's already part of your routine, you can get Ionian Gold olive oil delivered monthly through the Liquid Gold Club.