The medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil from Montenegro was recognized among the world’s top-quality oils at the NYIOOC.
Olive Oil Times |
Podgorica, Montenegro — Diva Star D.O.O. has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Berba Divanović.
Berba Divanović is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Marked by bitter almond and arugula, the profile is layered with fennel and green tomato, creating a balanced palate that builds toward a clean, lingering finish.
Diva Star D.O.O. produces Berba Divanović as a premium Montenegrin olive oil brand rooted in the Divanović family tradition spanning more than 150 years. Berba Divanović blends are crafted exclusively from autochthonous olive varieties, selected for their quality and character from olive groves in Croatia and Montenegro.
The 2026 NYIOOC Gold places Berba Divanović among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Diva Star D.O.O. ranks #2 in Montenegro, #124 in the Northern Hemisphere and #127 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.