Lianolia Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Corfu Syzygy 562ml

Peli Avgerinou perfectly embodies the story of a passion transformed into a business. An agronomist by training, she has successfully combined her love for nature and scientific expertise with her entrepreneurial drive. Her journey to Corfu, driven by the discovery of the Lianolia of Corfu, a local olive variety renowned for its exceptional quality, marked an important turning point in her life.

What stands out in her journey is the depth of her knowledge of the land and how she has leveraged her skills to fully engage in sustainable agriculture. When Peli acquired her first hectares of olive grove in Barbati, she didn’t just buy land; she chose a strategic location at the foot of Mount Pantokrator, where the soil and natural conditions favor a rich and healthy olive cultivation. Her expertise allowed her to see beyond mere planting: she saw in the land, in the underground water feeding the roots, a way to optimize the quality of the olives and the oil produced.

Peli makes an essential connection between science and agriculture, which allows her to understand the natural cycles of plants while anticipating the specific needs of her crops. Her attention to detail and thoughtful approach to the soils and climate of Corfu have been assets that have helped her successfully develop her agricultural properties. By expanding her lands to Halikouna, she chose a location where the topography and local conditions are particularly favorable for producing high-quality olives.

This deep connection to the land, combined with a rigorous scientific approach, has enabled Peli to produce an exceptional olive oil, true to the Lianolia variety of Corfu, while respecting the environment. This model of sustainable development is a success, not only for herself but also for the local community, which benefits from her expertise and hard work.

Through her journey, Peli shows how agriculture can be both an art and a science, and how it is possible to reconcile passion with business, in deep respect for the land and its natural potential. She describes herself as an “immigrant of olive,” a term that perfectly captures her approach: a true graft between her love for the olive tree and the soil of Corfu, a fertile marriage between traditional heritage and modern innovation.

SYZYGY (συζυγία), a rare astronomical phenomenon where three celestial bodies align perfectly, wonderfully symbolizes what this olive oil represents: an exceptional encounter between nature, art, and tradition. Just like the perfect alignment of the stars, every step in the creation of this extra virgin olive oil is designed to offer a unique, rare, and precious experience.

Harvest: October 2024

Source: Pely’s World