GOLD METAMORPHOSIS

Gold Metamorphosis is a private company with a vision to promote and deliver to consumers only top quality agricultural products with an authentic and rich taste, particularly extra virgin olive oil, from the area of Molaoi in Monemvasia, Greece. Our passion derives from our dedication to the development of packaged products of the highest quality, in accordance with European Union health recommendations and standards.

The agroproducers of “Metamorphosis” extra virgin olive oil meticulously follow a very long tradition dating at least from the 13th century. At an altitude of 300meters above sea level on a hilly sloping terrain with natural drainage and benefiting from a powerful cistern, the olive groves of “Metamorphosis” proudly stand. They are in controlled and certified fields regarding their methods of fertilizing, cultivation and harvesting in order to consist a Protected Geographical Indication of Laconia (PGI Laconia) and produce an excellent extra virgin olive oil of top quality and of the highest standards. 

The monastery of “Metamorphosis” from which our blessed products are named after is referred from 1301 by the Byzantine emperor Andronicus Palaiologos II in a so-called “chrysobull” or “golden bull”, i.e. an imperial decree. 
An active Monastery under the Republic of Venice in 1699 following the Morean wars with 1 abbot, 2 priest-monks, 4 monks, 3 workers paid for by the monastery, and 5 children. 
A parallel active role as a so-called “hidden school” for teaching Greek children the Greek language and Christian doctrine under Ottoman rule. 
Government documents following the Greek war of independence stated the monastery to “be taken good care of, for the benefit of the Nation.” for its vital role in the Greek war of independence with the state’s top officials issuing “intense and strict orders securing the above purpose.” 
Survived when Ibrahim Pasha raided southern Laconia in 1825, passing through the Gagania and Molaoi areas with an army of 17,000 men, as part of his expedition in the Peloponnese. A cultivated land of 300 acres with 587 olive trees remained untouched still producing and delivering your unique “Metamorphosis” extra virgin olive oil.