Olive branches in golden Cretan evening light

Kolymvari, Chania, Crete

The yellow gold of Crete, now in Pakistan

Creta Verde extra virgin olive oil. PDO certified, cold extracted from 100% Koroneiki olives, bottled at origin in Greece.

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Vitrion Corporation Private Limited Official Creta Verde distributor for Pakistan
Creta Verde 1 litre extra virgin olive oil tin, PDO Kolymvari

Crete has pressed olives for four thousand years. Kolymvari is the valley where that patience tastes best. This is the oil Cretan families keep for their own table, now delivered to yours.

From one valley in western Crete

Kolymvari sits between the White Mountains and the Mediterranean coast. Its olive oil is so distinct that the European Union protects the name itself.

The groves

Old trees, hand picked

Koroneiki olives grow slowly in dry Cretan hills. Families pick them at exactly the right ripeness, the same way their grandparents did.

The press

Cold extracted within hours

Olives go from branch to press on the same day. Cold extraction keeps the aroma, the peppery finish and the natural antioxidants intact.

The bottle

Sealed at origin, shipped to Pakistan

Every bottle and tin is filled and sealed in Chania, Greece, then imported directly. Nothing is blended, refilled or repacked on the way.

Old olive grove in Crete
Hand holding freshly picked olives
Golden olive oil being poured at the press

Proof, not promises

Olive oil is one of the most faked foods in the world. Creta Verde carries its evidence on every label.

0.42% max
Acidity on the label

The EU limit for extra virgin is 0.8%. Creta Verde is pressed to at most 0.42%, roughly half of it.

Olive branches framing the White Mountains of Crete
Protected Designation of Origin

PDO Kolymvari Chanion Kritis, certified by AGROCERT. The name is legally reserved for oil from this one region.

1999
Family made since

Produced by Cretan Taste, a family business in Chania, Crete.

100%
Koroneiki olives

One variety, one region, one harvest. Never a blend of origins.

Freshly harvested Koroneiki olives
Gold award, Berlin 2021

Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards, printed on the tin.

ISO
22000:2018 certified

Food safety audited by TUV Austria, plus US FDA registration.

Two sizes, one oil

The same PDO Kolymvari extra virgin olive oil in dark glass for the table or a one litre tin for the kitchen.

Creta Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil, PDO Kolymvari, 500 ml

Creta Verde 500 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, PDO Kolymvari. Dark glass bottle, filled and sealed in Greece.

Rs 6,000

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Creta Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil, PDO Kolymvari, 1 litre

Creta Verde 1 litre

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, PDO Kolymvari. Cylinder tin, filled and sealed in Greece.

Rs 10,500

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How you know it is real

Pakistanis are right to ask whether an olive oil is genuine. Here is what to check on ours, bottle in hand.

  • The PDO seal on every labelThe red and yellow European PDO mark plus the AGROCERT certificate number. Only oil from Kolymvari may carry it.
  • Sealed at origin, never refilledFactory sealed dark glass and tins from Chania. We import them closed and they reach you closed.
  • Lot number and best before dateEvery unit is traceable to its pressing. Check the printed lot on the back label.
  • The taste testReal fresh extra virgin has a green, slightly bitter taste and a peppery catch in the throat. That pepper is the polyphenols.
Creta Verde 500 ml bottle with PDO Kolymvari certification

How Crete eats it

Pour it raw where you can taste it, over food at the table. It is fine for everyday cooking too, and its aroma shows best unheated.

Bread dipped in olive oil with olives

On the table

Warm bread, a pinch of salt, a generous pour. The Cretan breakfast.

Spoon of olives with olive oil drizzle

Over salads

Raw over tomatoes, salad and yogurt. One spoon lifts the whole plate.

Olives collected on harvest nets

A daily spoon

Many Cretans start the day with a spoonful of olive oil, one of the oldest habits on the island.

Creta Verde 500 ml bottle

As a gift

A sealed tin from Crete is a gift with a story. Ask us about gift orders for Eid and weddings.

Official distributor for Pakistan

Creta Verde is imported and distributed in Pakistan by Vitrion Corporation Private Limited, in partnership with Cretan Taste of Chania, Greece. Every unit sold on this site comes through Vitrion's direct import, sealed at origin.

Questions, answered

How do I pay?
Cash on delivery anywhere in Pakistan. You can also pay in advance by bank transfer, JazzCash or Easypaisa, and we confirm your payment on WhatsApp before dispatch. Card payment is coming soon.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are confirmed on WhatsApp the same day and shipped by courier. Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad usually receive within 2 to 4 working days, other cities within 3 to 6.
Is this really extra virgin olive oil?
Yes, and it is a protected origin product. Creta Verde is PDO Kolymvari certified by AGROCERT in Greece, with acidity of at most 0.42%, cold extracted from 100% Koroneiki olives. Every bottle is sealed at the source in Chania, Crete.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove and sunlight, tightly closed. Do not refrigerate. Used within a few months of opening, it keeps its full aroma.
Can I buy wholesale for my shop or restaurant?
Yes. Vitrion Corporation supplies retailers, restaurants and corporate gifting. Send us a message on the contact page and we will share the trade price list.

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