The Croatian producer’s Istriana Leccino, Istriana Rosignola and Istriana Blend were each recognized with Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Olive Oil Times |
Istria, Croatia — E Pluribus Unum has been awarded three Golds at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Istriana portfolio, including Istriana Leccino, Istriana Rosignola and Istriana Blend.
Produced in medium intensity style, Istriana Leccino is made from Leccino olives and distinguished by a fresh balance of pepper and green almond, with almond tones and a chicory edge that leads into a lingering bitter almond finish. At the 2026 competition, Istriana Leccino earned a Gold, joining Istriana Rosignola, also a medium extra virgin olive oil produced from Rosignola olives, and Istriana Blend, which received a Gold as well.
E Pluribus Unum frames its work within the long arc of Istrian olive growing, pointing to the region’s reputation since the Roman Empire for producing highly regarded olive oil. The Istriana brands were created to honor, revive and nurture traditions associated with that legacy, with E Pluribus Unum describing itself as custodian of 3,000 organically grown olive trees.
The triple recognition at the 2026 NYIOOC adds to E Pluribus Unum’s established record at the competition. Across its full participation history, E Pluribus Unum has earned 12 Gold Awards and one Silver Award, with annual results that include one Gold in 2025; one Gold and one Silver in 2024; three Golds in 2023; two Golds in 2022; and two Golds in 2021.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, E Pluribus Unum is ranked #4 in Croatia, #44 in the Northern Hemisphere and #45 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.