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ABOUT BIOLEA ASTRIKAS ESTATE

The Astrikas Estate organic olive groves are located in the small village of Astrikas, within the PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) area of Kolymbari in northwestern Crete. They were acquired by the Dimitriadis family in the mid-18th century and today are farmed organicaly by 5th generation descendants. George Dimitriadis founded Biolea in 1994; the company specializes in artisan production of organic olive oil, stone milled and cold pressed. Biolea’s organic olive oil is exclusively estate-produced and bottled.

 Biolea is based on principles of self-reliance, innovation an environmental consciousness. It operates from a solid scientific base, applying the soundness of the traditional ways of farming and extracting olive oil to modern standards thereby improving olive oil quality, preserving and promoting tradition and supporting sustainable agriculture on the island Crete.

Biolea’s objective is to offer to the health conscious person who appreciates and understands “gourmet”foodsand who has a keen sense of value, an organic olive oil from a specific “terroir”

 untainted in its quality and taste, and whichreflects the uniqueness of the organoleptic properties of our soil, local microclimate and the traditional organic olive oil production method.

For more information visit  www.biolea.gr

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

WELCOME to Biolea Astrikas Estate!  The Biolea Internship was initiated in April 2011.  Our goal in introducing interns to Biolea is to teach and share our knowledge and skills but also to gain new insights and fresh perspectives from individuals outside the company. The internship involves working in all facets of  traditional olive oil production, from cultivation and milling to agrotourism, marketing and customer relations. Located in perhaps one of the most beautiful mountainous regions in Crete, we offer a unique experience in learning about the production and marketing of organic extra-virgin olive oil, pairing traditional methods with modern standards, the difficulties and barriers of today’s food industry, and the true Mediterranean diet.

If interested please contact us as contact@biolea.gr