Konservolia Atalantis Κονσερβολιά Αταλάντης (Atalantis olive)
POP/ΠΟΠ Konservolia Atalantis Κονσερβολιά Αταλάντης is a Greek table olive of the Konservolia variety for which olive beetle control is achieved, where necessary, by bait-spraying from the ground and biological methods.
Geographical area: The administrative boundaries of the municipalities of Atalantis, Elateia andKammena Vourla and of the.. : communes of Ag. Konstandinos., Akritsa, Agnantis, Exarhou Zeliou, Kalapodiou, Kolakas, Kyparissi, Larymna, Livanaton, Malessina, Martinou, Megalou Platanou, Proskynas, Sfakas and Tragana.
Evidence: The product is cropped exclusively from olive trees within the defined geographical area.
Method of production: The olives are picked by hand when fully ripe and black or before lactescence when green.
Link: The olives are produced from a variety traditionally cultivated in the area and via the application of traditional treatment methods within the defined geographical area.
Gastronomy The table olive POP/ΠΟΠ can be preserved for long periods if maintained closed in its container. Once opened, it should be consumed within a few days, making sure to keep the olives immersed in the packaging liquid, at a cool temperature and away from direct light. It is served with aperitifs, in salads and in many other gastronomic preparations.
Reference: The European Commission