About Despoine
Perched on a windswept hill above Pylos in the Peloponnese at 330 meters, our single-estate grove is rooted in landscape and tradition. Planted with the storied Koroneiki variety, the trees thrive in thin limestone soils and open skies—conditions that produce small, intensely flavored fruit. Generations of careful cultivation—hand pruning, dry‑stone terraces, and a seasonal respect for the land—have shaped an olive oil that reflects its place: mineral clarity, bright green aromatics, and a refined, peppery finish.
Our Philosophy
We believe great olive oil begins in the grove. Sustainable, hands‑on farming ensures each harvest captures the peak expression of the season. We prioritize tree health, soil balance, and biodiversity over short‑term yield, because quality and character are non‑negotiable.
Harvest & Mill
Each early October we hand‑select olives when they are vividly green—the moment that locks in aromatic freshness and the highest concentration of polyphenols. Fruit is transported immediately to our mill and cold‑extracted within hours to preserve volatile aromas and the oil’s delicate structure. The result is a herbaceous, complex extra virgin olive oil with a purposeful peppery finish.
Tasting Notes
Bright grass and fresh herbs up front, followed by green apple and almond undertones. A pronounced, pleasant bitterness gives way to a lingering, peppery finish that announces the oil’s vitality and high phenolic content.
Stewardship & Community
We steward this land with both care and humility—respecting ancestral methods while embracing measured innovation where it protects quality and the environment. Our operation supports local craftsmen, seasonal workers, and the wider Pylos community, keeping traditional knowledge alive and rooted in place.