KYKLOPAS
キクロパスAn excellent olive oil is not merely derived from the best olives, but is the product of skilled artisans. Kyklopas Estates, one of the finest Mákri olive oil producers in the industry, controls every stage of the olive oil production process – from cultivating the olive groves to extracting and bottling the oil on the premises – guaranteeing consistent quality.
KYKLOPAS FAMILY FARM LOCATION
The Kyklopas olive mill is located in the Aegean Sea coast village of Mákri, west of Alexandroupoli in Northern Greece. This beautiful cape town has one of the oldest Mediterranean olive groves in existence. It’s a stone’s throw away from the cave of Homer’s Cyclops (Kyklopas in Greek) and the ancient road connecting European Turkey to Rome, Via Egnatia.
KYKLOPAS FAMILY FARM LOCATION
The Kyklopas olive mill is located in the Aegean Sea coast village of Mákri, west of Alexandroupoli in Northern Greece. This beautiful cape town has one of the oldest Mediterranean olive groves in existence. It’s a stone’s throw away from the cave of Homer’s Cyclops (Kyklopas in Greek) and the ancient road connecting European Turkey to Rome, Via Egnatia.
MEET THE ARTISANS – KYKLOPAS
Proud of their long history as a brand as well as having the top skills in hand, the Kelidis family is one of the best and most awarded producers of extra virgin olive oil in Greece today.
The Kelidis family has been producing olive oil for three generations. Owner Argiris Kelidis has been active in the world of olives all his life, working alongside his father and mother since he was a child. With his solid foundation and vast inherited knowledge, Argiris and his wife Niki Kelidou started their own family-owned and operated business Kyklopas Estates
Their mission is to provide a premium olive oil while carefully preserving its great health benefits. Owners of more than 12,000 olive trees and 2,000 organically-cultivated trees of the local Mákri variety, the Kelidis family takes great pride in meticulously cultivating, extracting, and storing their oils according to environmentally friendly and consumer safety practices. They produce Kyklopas Extra Virgin Olive Oil, one of the most highly awarded olive oils in Greece.
Kyklopas’s Motto:
“We pay special attention to details.
THAT is what makes the difference”
Kyklopas’s Motto:
“We pay special attention to details.
THAT is what makes the difference”
KYKLOPAS, MAKRI & CYCLOPS
Makri is a small village located on the northeast coast of the Mediterranean in the region of Thrace, the birthplace of great mythical and historical figures such as Aesop the Greek fable and storyteller, Spartacus the Gladiator and Diomedes. According to archaeological excavations, the area of Makri is reported to have been inhabited since the Neolithic period (3000 BC). As well as the fact that the Ancient Via Egnatia Road passed through the village of Makri, this area is also mentioned by Homer in the Odyssey with the cave of Polyphemos the Cyclops located only a few meters outside Makri. KYLKOPAS is the Greek word for “Cyclops”. In this area also lies the ancient olive grove from which Makri olive oil is produced – a 100% monovarietal olive oil derived from this unique variety of the region.
CULTIVATION & PROCESSING
Their process ensures an impressively low acidity of 0.16 per cent, meaning there are less fatty acids present and quality is exceptionally high. The oil is then stored in climate controlled stainless steel tanks until it is bottled in-house, according to ISO standards.
More Information:
KYKLOPAS Aroma Analysis (pdf)
EARLY HARVEST TEST Analysis 2021 (pdf)
ORGANIC TEST Analysis 2021 (pdf)
PREMIUM TEST Analysis 2021 (pdf )
KYKLOPAS Aroma Analysis (pdf)
ORGANIC TEST Analysis (pdf)
PREMIUM RIPE Analysis (pdf )
When purchasing from Kyklopas Estates, you will never get an oil pressed from a mixed batch of imported olives, as is the practice of some olive oil producers. Instead, you can expect a pure delicious antioxidant-packed award-winning superfood.
2018 Early Harvest Production
Courtesy of: KYKLOPAS SA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdp-67wHZU&t=4s
Kyklopas Family 2018 new harvest!
Courtesy of: KYKLOPAS SA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7QO3AX7-0
THE MÁKRI OLIVE
Oil made from Mákri olives is rich in fresh flavors with a very balanced taste and is a favorite among prominent Greek chefs.
One of nature’s treasures, Mákri olives are a moderately pungent fruit with a blend of bitter spiciness, fruity green banana and artichoke flavor, and an herbaceous aroma. They make a scrumptious oil. So distinctive are Mákri olives, that they have been added to the European Union’s food products list, while awaiting Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status certifying that they are produced, processed, and prepared in Mákri according to industry standards.
Olive Japan (2016–2021)
2020｜Silver Award 2018/19/21｜Gold Award
2016｜ Gold & Silver Awards
BEST OF GREECE Award
Olive Japan (2019)
AWARDS
Over the years, Kyklopas has participated in top international and Greek olive oil competitions such as Olivinus, Ovibeja, NYIOOC, China International Olive Oil Competition, London, IOOC Terraolivo, Athena KOTINOS, Olive Japan, Olive Los Angeles, Monocultivar, BIOL, DER FEINSCHMEKER and many more.
With more than 150 local and international awards received to date, Kyklopas Olive Oil is in the top ten of the world rankings and has simultaneously put the region of Mákri on the olive oil industry world map.
Recent awards include:
GOLD 2021: Ages PDO Makris
GOLD 2019-2020: Early Harvest
FLOS OLEI 2019 thru 2022 – Italy
World Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (4 years in a row!) Scored 93/100 in the 2022 guide.
NY IOOC (New York)
GOLD 2021: Ages PDO Makris
Past Awards (Gold) : 2018-2020, 2016
London IOOC
GOLD 2020: Early Harvest
Past Awards (Gold) : 2018-19, 2016
EVOO WORLD RANKING 2020
No.1 oil in Greece 2019, 2016
No. 18 in World 2019
2018: Score above 80/100
Gold 2018: Organic
Gold 2018: Early Harvest
Gold 2021: Ages, Early Harvest
Gold 2018: Early Harvest, Basil
KYKLOPAS PRODUCTS
AGES
Select green olives are hand-picked from centuries-old Makri olive trees and then cold-pressed within 90 minutes of harvest to create a level of taste never tasted before.
New Premium EVOO – Centuries in the Making
AGES – PDO Makris
Elaiolado Makris PDO is exclusively from the fruits of the indigenous Makri olive of the species Olea Europea; cultivated from the village of Makri in the designated zone of Alexandroupolis.
Ages PDO Makris 成分分析 2020 (pdf)
Ages Organic 成分分析 2020 (pdf)
- Centuries-old olive grove with an ideal microclimate.
- Monovarietal / Makri olive variety.
- Region: Makri, Region of Evros, in the province of Thrace.
- Early harvest / Cold pressed.
- Olives harvested by hand.
- Olives pressed within 90 minutes max. of harvest.
- Limited production.
- Acidity: very low (<0.3%).
- Aromatic Notes: banana peel, freshly cut grass, green apple, tomato
- Taste: sweet, green almond, grass, black pepper
- Availability: only in fully opaque 500ml bottles, with flow control.
- Production: at Kyklopas (Argyris Kelidis) olive mill.
Dark Bottle (net shopping price):
500ml: ¥7,100
Limited availability.
Contact us if interested in purchasing in Japan.
Early Harvest
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
アーリーハーベスト エキストラバージンオリーブオイル
Japanese Online Shop
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(Shipment within Japan only)
Producer: Mr. Argiris Kelidis, KYKLOPAS MILL
Olive Type: Makri (unripe fruit)
Best Before: 2024.03
Acidity: >0.19%
Process: Cold pressed at 25℃
Dark Bottle (net shopping price):
100ml: ¥1,600
Stainless Tin (net shopping price):
250ml: ¥2,200
500ml:¥3,300
750ml: ¥4,300
2500ml: ¥10,930
Availability: New Harvest In Stock for 2023
Organic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
アーリーハーベスト エキストラバージンオリーブオイル
Japanese Online Shop
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(Shipment within Japan only)
A well balanced taste and rich in flavor. Good on salads, salsa, steamed vegetables, white fish, soups, bread with seasonings, pasta, natto and sushi.
Producer: Mr. Argiris Kelidis, KYKLOPAS MILL
Olive Type: Makri (organic unripe fruit)
Best Before: 2024.03
Acidity: >0.13%
Process: Cold pressed at 25℃
Stainless Tin (net shopping price):
500ml:¥3,700
Availability: Only a few left
Premium
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Japanese Online Shop
Please contact us if you need to order in English.
(Shipment within Japan only)
Area: Makri village, northeast Greece
Producer: Mr. Argiris Kelidis, KYKLOPAS MILL
Olive Type: Makri (matured fruit)
Best Before: 2024.03
Acidity: >0.33%
Process: Cold pressed at 25℃
Stainless Tin (net shopping price):
250ml:¥1,850 Sold Out
500ml:¥2,900
750ml:¥3,600
2500ml:¥9,300
Availability: New Harvest In Stock for 2023
PREMIUM TEST Analysis 2022 (pdf )
Infused Olive Oils
Spearmint-Ginger, Basil, Garlic, Hot Chilli, Lemon, Orange
Producer: Mr. Argiris Kelidis, KYKLOPAS MILL
Olive Type: Makri (matured fruit)
Process: Cold pressed at 25℃
Dark Bottle (net price):
250ml: ¥2,800
Availability: 2023 New Harvest In Stock
Japanese Online Shop
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(Shipment within Japan only)
Olives & Spearmint & Ginger Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The combination of ginger and spearmint adds a freshness that will bring a smile to your face and feeling of happiness. It goes well over fresh green salad, mozzarella and other cheeses, as well as used as a topping for ice cream and cakes.
Olives & Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A well balanced taste with rich flavors of olives and basil. Goes well with all types of food that match with basil: pizza, pasta, sauces, fresh salads, dips, toasts and salad condiments.
Natural essence content: 2％
Sold Out
Olives & Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A well balanced taste with rich flavors of olives and garlic. Goes well with all types of food that match with garlic: pizza, pasta, sauces, dips, toast and salad condiments.
Sold Out
Olives & Hot Chili Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A well balanced taste with rich flavors of olives and chili pepper. Goes well with all types of food that match with chili peppers: pizza, pasta, sauces, dips, toast and salad condiments.
Olives & Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A well balanced taste with rich flavors of olives and lemon. Goes well with all types of food that match with lemon: salads, salad condiments, baked fish and steamed vegetables.
Natural essence content: 2％
Sold Out
Olives & Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A well balanced taste with rich flavors of olives and orange. Goes well with all types of food that match with oranges: salads, fruit mixtures, ice cream and sweets.
Natural essence content: 2％
Kyklopas in Japan
Orfey Gardens is the sole distributor of Kyklopas products in Japan. Products are currently available in our Yahoo! Shopping store (Japanese only).
Orfey Gardens Yahoo!ショッピング
Please contact us if you need to order in English. (Shipment within Japan only)
ORFEY GARDENS & KYKLOPAS
For the Kelidis family their job is personal. When I first called they said to me, “Come to visit us. We want to get to know you first”. They not only showed us their facilities and groves, but also the surrounding area – the Cyclops cave, Mákri village, and the picturesque port.
Getting to know Kelidis family I couldn’t help being captivated by their energy and enthusiasm, which derives from their profound love and care of their olive trees. They have eagerly helped us with every step to make importing a reality, inspiring us and ensuring us that everything is going to be just fine. We are proud to be the only Japan distributor of their fine line of limited-quantity Kyklopas products.
There is more than just olive oil in Kyklopas bottles, there is also a big loving heart in every drop.
