Where Sopato Olive Oil Comes From: George’s Fields in the Mountains of Crete

When people ask, “Where is George’s olive oil farm?”, the answer isn’t just one place. Sopato Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from several small olive groves scattered around the traditional mountain village of Tourloti, in Eastern Crete, one of the most authentic olive-growing regions in Greece.

A landscape shaped by nature

The land around Tourloti is wild and beautiful — steep rocky slopes that rise above the blue Aegean Sea. Most of George’s fields are difficult to reach, tucked into the hills where every olive tree grows deep roots in stony soil and under strong Cretan sunlight. It’s not easy work, but it produces olives of exceptional quality.

The steep terrain allows for perfect natural drainage, while the sea breeze and mountain air give the olives their rich, fruity, slightly peppery taste. These conditions create olive oil that is full of character, flavor, and antioxidants, the signature of authentic Sopato Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete.

From the farmer, not a factory

Sopato isn’t made by a corporation. It’s produced by George, a small farmer from Tourloti, who personally tends to each tree,  pruning, harvesting, and caring for every grove throughout the year. The olives are hand-picked and cold-pressed within hours at a local mill, ensuring freshness and purity.

This is true farm to table olive oil, coming directly from the farmer’s hands to your kitchen. When you open a can of Sopato, you know exactly who made it, and that it’s the same person whose face appears on the can.

The PDO guarantee from Crete (Kriti)

Every can of Sopato carries the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Sitia, Crete certification. This logo is more than just a label, it guarantees that the oil inside is extra virgin, single origin, and produced according to strict EU standards. It also means the harvest date and shelf life are real and verifiable, ensuring fresh olive oil you can trust.

A meaningful gift with a story

Sopato Extra Virgin Olive Oil is not just something you cook with, it’s something you share. It makes the perfect gift for friends who love Greece, for passionate home cooks, and for anyone who appreciates food with a story and real people behind it.From George’s mountain fields in Crete, Sopato brings you olive oil that’s honest, organic, and full of life, a small piece of the Mediterranean on every table.