Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting featured at Tornos News

A recent feature by Tornos News offered the opportunity to reflect on the vision behind Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting and the broader mission of promoting Greek extra virgin olive oil through education, gastronomy, and tourism.

From its inception, Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting was created with the belief that exceptional Greek extra virgin olive oil deserves a central place in the country's tourism experience - regardless of whether a destination is traditionally associated with olive cultivation. By bringing olive oil to where international travelers gather, the concept reimagines oleotourism through premium experiences that combine gastronomy, culture, education, and authenticity.

Beyond olive oil tastings, my work as a consultant in olive oil production, quality assurance, blending, and branding is driven by the same vision: supporting producers in creating outstanding extra virgin olive oils, building distinctive brands, and generating greater value for local communities.

I am sincerely grateful to Tornos News and journalist Chryssa Kakiori for the thoughtful conversation and for capturing the philosophy that has guided my work over the years.

More than a profession, this is a lifelong commitment - to educate, inspire, and help create ambassadors for Greek extra virgin olive oil around the world, celebrating one of Greece's most remarkable agricultural treasures.