Our roots
In Messinia, the olive tree—and the entire cycle of its life, from planting to production—has uniquely shaped the local culture. From generation to generation, the care of the olive tree and the production of olive oil have been an inseparable part of family life. The way of cooking, the salad dishes overflowing with olive oil, and the lively conversations in the cafés about cultivation methods are experiences shared among local producers. In this spirit, two childhood friends from the same village, Dimitris and Giannos, envisioned bringing the exceptional taste experiences of Messinian extra virgin olive oil beyond the borders of the region.
How Sikos Extra Virgin Olive Oil Was Born
Sikos Extra Virgin Olive Oil was born as an idea in 2021, when Dimitris and Giannos decided that the exceptional Messinian Koroneiki olive oil they had enjoyed since childhood—and which local producers chose for their own families—deserved to be tasted by olive oil lovers in other parts of the world as well.
The name “Sikos” is of ancient Greek origin. During classical times, the protection of olive trees—the sacred trees of the goddess Athena—was a principal concern of the Athenian state. The sacred trees were enclosed by a wooden fence called a “sikos,” and were regularly inspected. Every month, the Areopagus sent caretakers, and once a year, inspectors, to ensure that the olive trees were in good condition. Anyone who caused damage to these trees or violated the “sikos” was considered sacrilegious and was severely punished.
