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Laconiko is a brand of olive oils exported from Peloponnese, Greece, which is in the region of Lakonia. The brand produces a variety of extra virgin olive oils, and flavored olive oils from the Koroneiki variety of olives, balsamic vinegars, fruit vinegars, and wine vinegars. They are included in the Official Index of the World’s Best Olive Oils.
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- ↑ thirstyinla (2010-06-15). "2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition Winners Announced". Thirsty in LA. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ "Italy's OlioCru Wins Top Prize in L.A". Oliveoiltimes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ Cocca, Christina (2013-04-05). "Scripps College Wins Best Olive Oil After Last-Minute Contest Entry | NBC Southern California". Nbclosangeles.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.