The Olive Oil with the Face from Greece: The Story Behind Sopato

If you’ve ever seen an olive oil bottle or can with a man’s face on it,  a bearded Greek farmer staring back at you, and thought, “What’s that olive oil from Greece with the face?” , you’ve probably seen Sopato.

The olive oil from Crete with a real person behind it

That face belongs to George, a small olive farmer from the mountain village of Tourloti in Eastern Crete. George has been tending his olive trees for years, producing a pure, organic, extra virgin olive oil that carries the official PDO Sitia, Crete certification, proof that it’s real, single-origin olive oil straight from the land.

Sopato isn’t a big brand. It’s an honest product from a real farmer. George decided to put his own face on the can because he wanted people to know exactly who makes the oil they’re tasting. No stock photo, no logo, just the man who grows, harvests, and presses the olives himself.

Why there’s a face on the can

In a world full of anonymous brands, George wanted Sopato to be different, personal, proud, and transparent. When you see his face, you see the person behind the product. It’s a symbol of trust: that what’s inside is authentic Greek extra virgin olive oil, not mixed or industrially produced.

Every can of Sopato tells a story, of Crete (Kriti), of mountain fields, of hand-picked olives, and of a man who decided to share what he makes directly with you.

More than a picture, a promise

That face on the can stands for quality, honesty, and tradition. Sopato is organic, PDO-certified, and produced in small batches. The oil is cold-pressed within hours of harvest to preserve its vibrant color, peppery taste, and naturally high antioxidants.

If you’ve been trying to remember “that olive oil from Greece with the face,” this is it, Sopato Organic PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete.

From George’s hands to your table

Whether you’re a food lover, a home cook, or someone who simply appreciates honest products made by real people, Sopato is more than just olive oil, it’s a piece of Crete in every drop.