Conservolea Variety

The Conservolea, also known as Amfisis, Volou or Agriniou, olive variety accounts for around 25% of annual Greek table olive production (about 40,000 tons). It is cultivated in central and western Greece, specifically around the areas of Magnesia, Phthiotis, Fokida, Arta, Aetolia-Acarnania and Larissa, though also in several other parts in smaller quantities.

In previous times, from the 1950s to 1970s, the Conservolea variety was the leading Greek table olive variety. Depending on the maturity of the fruit at the time of harvesting, this variety can be found in green, blond or black. According to the desired colour of the olive (maturity stage), producers handpick the olives from September to December.