The Turkish producer earned top honors at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest for its medium-intensity monovarietal Memecik extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Turkey — Deli Dane has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Deli Dane Memecik.
Deli Dane Memecik is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Made exclusively from the Memecik cultivar, Deli Dane Memecik is distinguished by herbaceous notes alongside eucalyptus, green almond and leaf, with tomato leaf adding lift and clarity to the aroma.
Deli Dane was created with the desire to produce high-quality and flawless olive oil. Taking its name from the wild olive, considered the ancestor of all olives, Deli Dane emphasizes the care given to each individual olive.
The NYIOOC Gold places Deli Dane Memecik among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Deli Dane is ranked #34 in Turkey, #126 in the Northern Hemisphere and #129 Worldwide.
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, widely regarded as the world’s leading olive oil quality contest, is a trusted reference for consumers and industry professionals.