Introducing Molon Lave: Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Olives

Introducing Molon Lave

When we think of Greece, we usually picture its stunning coastline, delicious cuisine, and beautiful landscapes filled with thousands of olive trees and the famous olive oil they produce. The olive tree is so significant to Greece’s culture that a single olive branch is all that’s needed to rebuild the country in times of crisis. Flying over Greece, you’ll notice the many olive trees scattered throughout the land, particularly in regions like the Peloponnese, where the soil is perfect for growing these trees. One such place in Lakonia produces a smooth and exquisite olive oil called Molon Lave. It’s a popular extra virgin olive oil in Greece and is now gaining popularity in the USA through Mr Leo Rentzis.

Leo Rentzis, a Greek resident of New York, contacted me via email about a month ago. He spoke highly of Molon Lave and how he brought it over to the USA. When I asked Leo about his fondness for Molon Lave, he shared with me the story of how it all began.

“As a legacy to my father, I embarked on a journey to harvest the same olives he did as a youth, bringing them to market as a new olive oil.  Being born in Potamia which is smack dab in the Lakonia area of Greece, olives were his life. When he immigrated to the US many years ago, he became a chef masterfully creating the highest quality fare. In Potamia and surrounding towns, the olive trees are lined everywhere in rows, and each year families gather to harvest by hand, taking them immediately to a local producer for pressing. Shortly before his passing, he introduced me to a cousin who had an affiliation with MOLON LAVE Olive Oil.  They are based out of the region and only sell the highest quality gourmet olive oil.  Its unblended single source and pressed at the peak of freshness ensuring the highest Polyphenol antioxidant content.  The magical moment for me was realizing that the same olive trees my Baba picked and planted each year were the olives that were going into MOLON LAVE.  It was love at first taste.  I knew I had to embrace this amazing producer and offer their product for sale in the United States.  Sold exclusively on Amazon, I look at each bottle of MOLON LAVE sold as a gift from our families to you, and a beautiful way to keep my dad’s passion for food and his memory always there.”

Leo, the world is small! I’m sure your father is smiling down as you share olive oil with everyone.

Have a visit during olive oil production

“If you’re lucky enough to visit Greece during the olive oil production season, you’ll get an idea of just how beautiful this “liquid gold” really is. For many of us, olive oil is an emotional symbol of Greek culture, starting from when we were baptized in it as babies. It brings Greeks together at the table to enjoy delicious foods made with those beautiful olives.”

Greece is one of the top-producing olive oil countries

Did you know that Greece is among the top three olive oil producing countries globally? Even though Spain and Italy produce more olive oil, Greece manages to produce an average of 350,000 tons annually, which is equivalent to approximately 85 million gallons.

Challenges for the farmers

Many farmers depend on their crops to earn their livelihoods each year, but unfortunately, it is not always in their favor. The Greek fruit fly is a major problem for many crops every year, and farmers have to take measures to protect their trees from this insect. If they fail to do so, the olives will be infested by the fruit fly larvae, which will feed on their crops. Therefore, producing this liquid gold is never an easy task for farmers. However, when they do succeed, it is undoubtedly one of the best products that come from Greece!

I want to purchase a bottle of this Molon Lave!

At the moment, you can only buy this exceptional olive oil in the USA on Amazon. Leo prefers to keep this olive oil exclusive to Amazon, and he mentioned that the orders are selling fast. To ensure you don’t miss out, make sure you place your order as soon as possible.

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“Hey everyone, if you are a fan of olives, I highly recommend trying Molon Lave’s extra virgin olive oil and Kalamon olives together. In my next post, I’ll be sharing some exciting recipes I came up with using these products. I would like to express my gratitude to Leo for sending me these wonderful products.”