150 years of great taste from Crete

Superior category extra virgin olive oil since 1865

8 International quality awards

Through 4 generations, the Vassilakis family has produced superior quality extra virgin olive near Neapoli in the green valley of Mirambello in Lasithi. Ideal climate conditions for olive groves, the estate produces superior category extra virgin olive oil recognized with 8 International quality awards.

“From our family table to yours” - Manolis Vassilakis, CEO

Manolis Vassilakis and his family oversee all the stages of production, from cultivating, harvesting, pressing and bottling directly in their state-of-the art facility preserving all the subtle flavours and nutritional benefits.

150 years of expertise

One of the 1st olive producers in the region, they have preserved time honoured cultivating and harvesting methods that respect the environment. They are committed to responsible management for future generations, as they fully control from the source, harvesting only when the olives are perfectly ripe in mid November to cold extraction on site within a few hours and stored underground for freshness and quality under ideal conditions.

Tracing your olive oil back to its original tree

An innovative feature called TRACE ONLINE allows you to identify the source of the olive oil. Using the “lot number” on the bottle, you are able to use a traceability application available on the Vassilakis estate website to trace the origin of the oil to its olive grove or tree. Visit Vassilakis Estate website >>