Konservolia Piliou Volou

This table olive grows on olive trees of the Konservolia variety in the province of Volos in the Thessaly region. This region has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters that are suitable for the cultivation of olive trees. The olives are harvested by hand, either while they are still green or when they are fully ripe and purple-black to black in color.

They are transferred to a processing plant where they are treated with caustic soda if they are ripe or a salt solution while still green, and then pickled. The flavor of these olives can be described as fruity and pleasantly sweet. The best way to serve Konservolia Piliou Volou is alongside delicious cheeses or sliced over salads.