Heraklion: Cretan Olive Oil Tasting at Savouidakis Olive Oils

Savouidakis Olive Oils Company was founded in 2012 by Ioannis Savouidakis as a Sole Proprietorship and is located in Agia Varvara in Heraklion, Crete. In 2019, it transformed into an S.A, expanding its Distribution and Sales Network in Greece and foreign countries. In 2021, the company launched its online store, promoting a new range of Cretan Products and Beverages. It also initiated Tasting Programs to spread the Olive Oil Culture among consumers and customers. The philosophy of Savouidakis Olive Oils is rooted in creating high-quality products that bear the name of its creator. Our main focus is olive oil production, storage, standardization, and trade, catering to both international and domestic markets.

Embark on a captivating journey and immerse yourself in the essence of Cretan “liquid gold” that will awaken your senses. If you are a connoisseur of olive oil tourism, Mediterranean cuisine, and Cretan culture, then our tailored experience is perfect for you. Visit our premises in Agia Varvara and indulge in a guided olive oil tasting led by our expert taster. Witness the meticulous olive oil bottling process firsthand. Choose from our diverse programs and learn to discern the exceptional qualities of our extra virgin olive oil, using terms like “fruity,” “bitter,” and “spicy.” Discover the art of distinguishing between lower and higher quality olive oils. Elevate your culinary creations by pairing them with the ideal olive oil, based on its aroma and flavor profile. Prepare to take your taste buds on a remarkable journey of flavor exploration.

About
Our Visitors can experience a guided olive oil tasting session by an educated olive oil taster- in our visitable area in Agia Varvara. In our facilities they will also be able to watch step by step everything that has to do with olive oil labeling and storage.

What makes this activity unique?
It is of major importance for our customer to be able to judge and select the finest Olive Oil for their table. But we here to provide something more than that. We want to educate people to judge a quality olive oil instead of a defective one. We are dreaming of people accepting nothing less than quality olive oil for their daily nutrition.

We invite our guests to embark on a delicious journey which will absolutely stimulate their senses. Above all trying Savouidakis Products is a “Love at First Tasting” Experience.

Included 

• 4 Olive Oil Samples
• Apple to clean palate between tasting the Olive Oil samples
• Bottled water

Not Included 

• Gratuities
• Transportation