THANOPOULOS OLIVE MILL · SKALA, MESSINIA
Where Kleos
quality
begins.
At our family olive mill, three generations of knowledge meet modern production. Care for the fruit, respect for our land and attention at every stage shape the way we work.
SINCE 1938
Fresh olive oil, from our own mill.
1938
The beginning of our family story
3
Generations of knowledge and care
27°C
Controlled malaxation up to 27°C
Quality takes shape
at every stage.
From receiving the olives to storing the oil, each decision serves one purpose: to bring out the natural character of the fruit.
01 / PRODUCTION
From olive fruit
to olive oil.
One continuous journey, with clear stages and experienced people behind every step.
01
Receiving the fruit
Olives arrive at the mill and are prepared to enter production.
02
Cleaning & weighing
Leaves and foreign matter are removed, followed by washing and weighing.
03
Crushing & malaxation
The olive paste is gently mixed at a controlled temperature, up to 27°C.
04
Two-phase separation
The decanter separates the olive oil with limited use of water.
05
Clarification
The vertical separator removes residual moisture and foreign matter.
06
Protected storage
Stainless-steel tanks with a nitrogen system help protect the oil from oxidation.
02 / CARE
Behind
every drop.
Technology comes into its own in the hands of people who understand olives. Our team follows production with experience, precision and dedication.
Gentle processing
Controlled conditions throughout the production journey.
Care in storage
A nitrogen system in the stainless-steel tanks.
Human expertise
Family knowledge passed from one generation to the next.
The raw material · olives at the start of their journey.
The next chapter · olive oil becomes Kleos.
03 / OUR JOURNEY
Three generations.
One responsibility.
1938
Our roots
The family olive mill is founded.
1984
Continuity
The second generation takes over and modernises production.
2006
Progress
A full renovation renews the mill and its technology.
2018
Kleos
The journey continues with olive-oil bottling.
SKALA · MESSINIA · GREECE
Our land.
In its character.
In Skala, Messinia, olives are part of everyday life. The Koroneiki variety, the land and the local microclimate provide our starting point. At our mill, this tradition continues through modern methods and a lasting commitment to quality.
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