The tasting specialities are from the samples, they may not match the general description.
Akhisar
Located in the north of the Aegean Region of Turkey, climate of the town is under the influence of the Mediterranean Sea. Olive trading is the biggest source of income. Most of the people are farmers and the city is active in trading. Every year, thousands of tourists come to this village (known as Thyateria) to see one of the first seven churches in Christianity.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil that is produced from early cropped green olives. This extra virgin olive oil has good level of fruitiness. Its bitterness and pungency are also on medium level.
Antakya
Located in the south of the Mediterranean Region of Turkey, this ancient city is under the influence of Mediterranean climate. People who live in villages are mostly farmers and the city is active in trading. Orontes river divides this cosmopolite city into two. Saint Pierre church, one of the first churches in Christianity, is located here. The museum in this city have world's second biggest inlaid collection.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil produced from pink olives which were once green. This light extra virgin olive oil has light fruitiness. It is also well balanced by levels of bitterness and pungency.
Aydın
Located in the west of Turkey, the city is under the influence of Mediterranean climate. The town has a very suitable climate for farming and active in tourism and trade. It has more olive trees than any other town does and olive cultivation has a big share in farmer's income.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil produced from pink olives which were once green. This light extra virgin olive oil has light fruitiness. It is also well balanced by levels of bitterness and pungency.
Ayvalık
Located in the north-west of Turkey, this seaside town is under the influence of Mediterranean climate. Most of the people are farmers producing olive and olive oil. The town is active in industry, trade and tourism. Ayvalık is one of the most important olive oil centers in the Aegean region with its' 2.5 million olive trees.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil that is produced from early cropped green olives. This extra virgin olive oil has a very good level of fruitiness. Its' bitterness and pungency are also on medium level.
Edremit
Located in the north-west of Turkey, this seaside town is under the influence of Mediterranean climate and Mount Ida. People are mostly farmers and the city is active in tourism and trading. Olive is one of the biggest sources of income. It is argued that Connan, the savage lived in here.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil is produced from pinkish olives which were once green. This extra virgin olive oil has a fruity taste on medium level. It also has a bitter and pungent taste at medium level.
Gemlik
Located in the 30 km north-west of Marmara Sea, between Orhangazi-Yalova and Mudanya. The name of Gemlik was Cius in the middle ages. Gemlik is the most ancient town around Bursa which belongs to Argonauts at B.C. XII.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil produced from pink olives which were once green. This extra virgin olive oil has light fruitiness. It's bitterness and pungency are at medium level.
Kilis
Kilis is a teritorial city within South Eastern Anatolia Region, which should be seen due to its historical tumulus, castles and kebabs. Kilis was depending on to Halep Royalty at B.C. 1460 but it is a province now since 1995.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil produced from pink olives which were once green. This light extra virgin olive oil has light fruitiness.It also has a bitter and pungent taste at light level.
Mut
Located in the south of Turkey, the town is under the influence of Mediterranean climate. For many centuries local people are farmers and its economy depends on agriculture. It is a cosmopolite city and is active in trade because of the free trade area. Mut is close to harbour and free trade area (160 km). Its' location is an advantage for shipping.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil is produced from pink olives, is tasted light-fruity. It also has a bitter and pungent taste.
Nizip
Located in the south-east of Turkey, the town is under the influence of terrestrial and Mediterranean climate. Local people are farmers and stockbreeding. Gaziantep is so close to the Euphrates and active in tourism and trading, it is known as Paris of the south-east. Zeugma, the ancient city is located here.
Tasting specialities:
An extra virgin olive oil produced from pink olives which were once green. This light extra virgin olive oil has light fruitiness.It also has a light bitter and pungent taste. |
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