Nestled in the rugged mountains of Southern Greece are the olive groves and farmstead of the Kamarianakis family. Inspired by the majestic suroundings and a family legacy that goes back generations, Chris and Tim Kamarianakis produce some of the world's finest olive oils.
"It's always nice to get the accolades" says Tim Kamarianakis "What really counts for us, though, is the feedback we get from people who truly enjoy our olive oil creations. We are constantly amazed at how creative people are in the kitchen with Twisted Pit".
Kamarianakis Estates is known as the only Estate to commercially produce a single varietal olive oil of the "Patrinia" olive varietal. The olive oil used in Twisted Pit is a dual varietal blend using 70% Manaki olive and 30% Patrinia.
"Patrinia is incredibly rare." Says Chris Kamariarianakis. "Here's a varietal that was prolific for three-thousand years, then simply disappeared over the last 50 years. It did not respond well to the modern mechanized farming methods of the late 20th century". explains Chirs. "Farmers decided it was easier to pull their Patrinies out and replace them with varietals that didn't require the same level of care and attention. We didn't feel we had that option as Tim and I had planted our trees with our father when we were young boys."
Tim Kamarianakis, an archaeologist in Greece, made it his life's work to discover the methods and practices used by the ancient Greeks that made this varietal flourish. Today their olive groves are a living example of "heritage farming" at its very best.
Kamarianakis Estates produces the highly acclaimed Artemis Organic Olive Oil, as well as Twisted Pit Flavoured Olive Oils. Tim and Chris Kamarianakis also devote a considerable amount of time educating and assisting other food craftsmen bring their artisnal products to the international market.
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