The California producer was recognized for Boccabella Farms Estate Arbequina, Field Blend and Winemakers Blend.
Olive Oil Times |
San Miguel, United States — Boccabella Farms has been awarded three Gold Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Boccabella Farms Field Blend, Boccabella Farms Winemakers Blend and Boccabella Farms Estate Arbequina.
All three winning oils were recognized in the Medium intensity category, underscoring a consistent approach to producing balanced extra virgin olive oils. Crafted from Arbequina olives, Boccabella Farms Estate Arbequina was distinguished by herbaceous character and green almond aromas, followed by artichoke notes and a black pepper finish that lingered on the palate.
Boccabella Farms is a boutique olive grove focused on limited-production extra virgin olive oil in the fertile hills of San Miguel, California. Boccabella Farms uses careful growing practices and hand harvesting, picking olives at peak ripeness and pressing within hours of harvest, steps that help preserve freshness and maintain quality.
The three Gold Awards add to a long-running record at the competition. Across its full NYIOOC history, Boccabella Farms has earned 17 Gold Awards and four Silver Awards, for 21 total distinctions. Recent results include one Gold and two Silvers in 2025, two Golds and one Silver in 2024, three Golds in 2023, three Golds in 2022, three Golds in 2021 and two Golds and one Silver in 2019.
With the 2026 results, Boccabella Farms is also featured in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking.
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