The Illyrian Press

The bright green aroma, fresh flavor, and peppery finish of Illyria Olive Oil are signature characteristics of the Kalinjot (ka-lee-nyōt) Olive, found exclusively in southern Albania. This stunning strip of Ionian coast, known in Ancient Greece and Rome as Illyria, remains one of the most beautiful and unexplored parts of the Mediterranean and has been producing olive oil for over 2,500 years. Its mineral rich terrain, cool nights, and warm days yield olives packed with polyphenols and antioxidants (the mineral compounds behind olive oil’s health benefits), and flavor. Our olives are hand picked each fall by local farmers, never blended, and always cold pressed within 24 hours of leaving the tree. Use it any which-way -- drizzle it, cook with it, hydrate your dry skin, or do as the Mediterraneans do and drink a bit each morning, for good health. Gëzaur! Enjoy!