Laconia – Berlin Oil Connection

Berlin Oil Connection now brings you the Silver Leaf Vinegars

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Experience the exceptional flavors of the Silver Leaf's - organic food processing facility from Laconia vinegars now in Berlin, imported by Berlin Oil Connection. Their Cabernet wine vinegar, aged to perfection, delivers rich aroma, color, and balanced sweetness. Their Balsamic vinegar, made from cooked grape must and wine vinegar, is naturally aged in oak barrels, free from preservatives, caramel, or thickeners, offering unmatched depth and complexity. Each bottle from the Silver Leaf vinegars tells a story of craftsmanship and patience. Carefully sourced grapes, traditional methods, and meticulous aging create vinegars that are not just ingredients, but a celebration of taste. Whether drizzled over fresh salads, used to enhance roasted vegetables, or paired with fine cheeses, these vinegars bring depth, elegance, and a touch of culinary artistry to every meal. Elevate your dishes with these artisanal vinegars—now available at Berlin Oil Connection and every Saturday at Schillermarkt in Schillerkiez...

When the First Olive Oil Comes Out in November

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every year, during these November days, something like an informal opening ceremony of the new olive harvest takes place in Laconia. As soon as the first olive oil comes out of the mill, in the evening —after a tiring day’s work in the olive grove— when we return home, we open a little wine, usually of the Kydonitsa variety, an excellent grape cultivated in the region of Monemvasia. Alongside it, we put olives, the fresh olive oil, and bread on the table, just as you see in the photo. It is the ideal way to unwind and, at the same time, a confirmation that the year’s hard work has paid off. This small ritual is not merely a gastronomic pleasure; it is a way of measuring time again through the cycle of the earth and our labour. The aroma of the fresh oil, its sharpness, the warm bread absorbing it like a sponge — all of this creates a moment that...

New in Berlin: Sea Salt from Mani Peninsula

November 16, 2025November 17, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

My passion for high-quality products—those worth bringing from the southern Peloponnese to a city like Berlin—led me to the wild coasts of Mani, perhaps the most beautiful and rugged landscape in the Peloponnese. There, where cliffs drop sharply into the sea and the light seems to scrape against the rocks, the people of the small villages continue an ancient craft: harvesting salt by hand. The salt is born in natural rock pools. Every day, the sea sends in waves that fill these stone basins; the water recedes, leaving behind its white mark—the salt, which dries under the sun, hardens, and waits to be gathered. The grains are carefully cleaned, not by machines, but by human attention and patience. Untouched by further processing, this salt retains the full richness of the minerals and trace elements gifted to it by the sea. Its flavor is deep, almost earthy, able to elevate even the simplest dish. Its delicate flakes crumble between the fingers like tiny...

A short trip to the village Polydroso (Tzitzina)

May 19, 2025November 17, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

On one of our planned excursions to Mount Parnon on May 1st 2025, we took a road that led us to the village of Polydroso, also known by its old Slavic name, Tzitzina. The village lies in the heart of the mountain, surrounded by lush green fir trees. As we entered the village, we found a beautiful traditional café where we had coffee and brandy, as well as a tavern that, from what we could tell, only operates on weekends. The peace and tranquility offered by this small mountain village was our reward for making the journey of over an hour to get there. This destination is one of the most ideal in Laconia for those who love the tranquility of the mountains, hiking among the fir trees, and good food. As one ascends the cobblestone alleys of the village, the architectural elegance of the stone houses gradually unfolds, harmoniously integrated with the surrounding natural landscape. The rivers that traverse the...

Your opinion matters! Spring updates from Peloponnese

May 2, 2025September 24, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends As many of you already know, I am currently in the southern Peloponnese with the aim of speaking with local farmers. I am looking for new organic products to bring back to Berlin. My search has been successful. However, as I always do, I’d like to ask for your opinion. I’m thinking of importing to Berlin the following: green olives with or without pits, black olives (Kalamata), plain green olive paste and green olive paste with chili, black olive paste, and local sea salt either plain or blended with herbs. I’m also considering organic tahini and sun-dried tomatoes. I’m happy to report that the trip has been fruitful! But before making final decisions, I’d love to hear your thoughts — as I always do. Would any of these interest you? Do you have favorites or suggestions? Your feedback (as you know) is always appreciated. I would kindly ask you to send me a personal email with your ideas I am coming...

Our olive grove in April

April 28, 2025September 17, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every spring, I always take a walk through our olive grove. The fragrance of the flowers drifts through the air, meeting the footprints of wild creatures wandering leisurely here and there. Truly, spring is the most enchanting season of the year in Laconia — though the serene hush of autumn and the stillness of winter hold their own quiet beauty. A few kilometers away, across the plain, the orange trees, too, are celebrating the arrival of spring. The scent of their blossoms is simply extraordinary. The mingling aromas of the flowers and the fresh, pure air are reason enough for anyone to visit Laconia in April. If any of you happen to visit Laconia and find yourselves in need of advice or guidance during your stay, do not hesitate to send me a message. ...

The bottles from the new harvest have arrived in Berlin

March 24, 2025September 18, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear Friends of Berlin Oil Connection I wanted to inform you that since last Saturday, the olive oil from my farm, in 750ml and 500ml bottles, is once again available, after being out of stock for a few weeks. This practically means that every Saturday at the Schiller market in Neukölln, along with the organic oil from my friend Dimitris' farm in Gythio, Laconia, you will now also be able to find my olive oil. In addition to olive oil, you can always find the best quality organic mountain tea, various organic herbs, handmade olive oil soap, as well as other products from locations in the southern Peloponnese. The Schillermarkt market takes place every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and you can find us there every week....

News about the 5LT canisters of the harvest 2024 – 25

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends and followers I want to inform you that the pallet is already ready and has basically started its journey to Berlin - Neukolln. I believe it will arrive by the end of next week or at the beginning of the week after. Those of you who have already prepaid for a quantity will receive a message from me as soon as possible. Since my storage space is not very large, I would prefer to distribute the canisters as soon as possible. For those who have not yet placed an order for the 5-liter canisters, there are still a few left. You might still be able to get a small quantity. Please drop me a line here In any case, if you have any questions, you can send me an email or stop by the Saturday market in Schillerkiez. I’d be happy to see you either way—maybe even over a coffee!...

An old mill in Geraki, Laconia.

February 9, 2025November 17, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

This is a photo that brings back memories of another era. In fact, it brings it back to life. It depicts a windmill in Geraki, Laconia (a few klm from our farm), where the locals used to take their wheat on horses and donkeys to have it milled into flour. This mill is one of those that exist around the village as well as in the wider area. Some people older than me still remember that time. Behind the windmill, you can see the snow-covered Mount Parnon. You will soon be able to find more short stories from Laconia on my blog: https://berlinoilconnection.de/en/blog/category/blog/. special thanks to @christinemorenin (instagram) for this picture...

Traditional pies from Mani region (pites travichtes)

February 5, 2025November 17, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Laconia is a perfect destination for exploration on various levels. Beyond the natural beauty, the beaches, and the beautiful landscapes, food is also a great reason to visit. Laconia produces almost everything, from honey, olive oil, oranges, lemons, luxury wine to all kinds of vegetables. The meat also comes from the region. The oxen in Mani graze freely, as do sheep and other animals throughout the entire region. The fish is always fresh from the Laconian Gulf. I decided to start presenting to you the reasons you should visit Laconia. The first category is a food guide. In the photos below, you can get a taste of the traditional pies “Pita travichti” from Mani region. In appearance, it closely resembles the famous Hungarian Lángos. It is a delicacy made from dough fried in oil and is often served with the well-known kalamaki or souvlaki (pieces of meat in skewer) or with local graviera cheese. The photos you see here were taken today...