A Taste of Greece: Monopati Farms

Kalamata harvest – this deep purple-hued variety is a table olive for eating.
Dawn to dusk harvest – Maria awaits a tractor ride to deliver the day’s treasure to their local mill for pressing.
Georgios and Maria work side by side in the shadow of their family home, sited amidst the olive orchards. Photo Courtesy Of The Lemanis Family
Georgios reaches the highest fruit with a rake-like tool, its tapered mechanical fingers tickling out the fruit. Photos Courtesy Of The Lemanis Family
Photo by Michelle Koch
Monopati has expanded their offerings at local farmers’ markets.
Just-picked Koroneiki olives, the cultivar grown by Monopati for their EVOO and preferred by most Greeks for quality and yield. Photos Courtesy Of The Lemanis Family
Photo by Michelle Koch
Georgios and Maria working their booth at the Orleans Farmers’ market.
The elixir flows from dual spouts – its vibrant green color an indicator of the healthful polyphenols within. Photos Courtesy Of The Lemanis Family