Bariani Olive Oil, Extra Virgin

What makes Bariani Olive Oil different? An aspect of our extra virgin olive oil is that it will differ in flavor and taste every year due to our traditional process of extraction. However, you will always find the same subtle characteristics that differentiate our olive oil from any other and that accommodate even the most discriminating palate. A great complement to any food and a perfect choice at any special occasion. The olive tree, Olea europaea, has been cultivated for olive oil, fine wood, olive leaf, and the olive fruit. Archaeological finds proving that the Minoans used olive oil in their daily lives are found everywhere in Crete. The Minoans used olive oil in their diet, as a cleanser, as the base for scents and ointments, as a medicine, in tanning, for lighting and to protect delicate surfaces. The olive tree was a particularly important symbol for the ancient Greeks. It was connected to their diet and their religion, and was used as a decorative motif on vases, in gold jew