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The fertile land of Ancient Tenea, the plain and the surrounding hills, has been known since the Mycenaean period.The agricultural products of the area were fine and were part of the diet of the inhabitants of neighboring cities.
 The need for intensive cultivation of the Tenea land must have been the reason that, according to Pausanias, it was inhabited by Trojan prisoners, who were forcibly transferred from Tenedos and with the permission of Agamemnon, settled in Ancient Tenea. That is why there is a nomenclature.

In the area of ​​Ancient Tenea, Oedipus spent his childhood, whose adoptive father was Polyvos, tyrant of Corinth.
The prosperity of Tenea opened long horizons when, in 734-733 BC, many Teneats, led by a Corinthian leader, colonized Syracuse, Italy. For the products of the land of Tenea, a sea trade route was opened, which contributed to the prosperity of the wider area. The trade connection and the good relationship between Tenea and Syrrakousa, were the reason why Tenea remained intact and prosperous when in 146 BC, the Roman Legions under Lucius Mummius destroyed Corinth.
 During the recent excavations of the Ministry of Culture, in Chiliomodi, Corinth, the ancient city was located. Remarkable finds include many burials, with a wealth and variety of gifts. This fact confirms the timeless prosperity of the city and its inhabitants.
 The land of Ancient Tenea still produces agricultural products of high nutritional value, which are famous for their excellent quality, with the EXCELLENT VIRGIN OLIVE OIL being the primary one.

Origin

Chiliomodi is located in Corinthos at the Peloponnese region. Is a semi-mountainous town 340 meters above sea level. It is the capital of the Municipal Unit of Tenea. Ancient Tenea, which recently has been discovered, had been flourished until the end of the Roman Empire and was based on the export of fine agricultural products to the cities of the Peloponnese and as far as Italy.
The good climate and the soil of the area, host the extensive olive groves that produce the “MANAKI” variety olive oil which is known for its excellent quality.

Products

“TENEA Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium Selection” Olive Oil is 100% pure & healthy Greek Extra Virgin Olive oil of high quality.
It is made out of Manaki olives variety, which is hand-picked by producers in the region of Peloponnese at the area of Ancient Tenea in Greece. It is a product of cold extraction in a contemporary olive mill.it is followed by processing, bottling, packaging, followed by certifications, with control in all phases.
The production is done with the strictest rules of quality and safety, while the acidity is always below 0.5% and the natural characteristics – components of our products are maintained at a high level. Tasting notes: Rich aromatic profile.
It gives you a great balance of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, which resemble the 3 most important factors for a high quality olive oil.

“TENEA Extra Virgin Olive Oil” Olive Oil is 100% pure & healthy Greek Extra Virgin Olive oil of high quality.
It is made out of Manaki olives variety, which is hand-picked by producers in the region of Peloponnese at the area of Ancient Tenea in Greece.
 It is a product of cold extraction in a contemporary olive mill. This is followed by processing, bottling, packaging, followed by certifications, with control in all phases. The production is done with the strictest rules of quality and safety, while the acidity is always below 0.8% and the natural characteristics – components of our products are maintained at a high level. Tasting notes: Rich aromatic profile.
It gives you a great balance of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, which resemble the 3 most important factors for a high quality olive oil.

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