The robust Argentine extra virgin olive oil blend of Koroneiki, Coratina and Arbosana was recognized among the world’s best.
Olive Oil Times |
Mendoza, Argentina — La Colorada S.A. has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Solara Estate brand.
Solara Estate is an extra virgin olive oil of robust intensity. Crafted from Koroneiki, Coratina and Arbosana, Solara Estate is distinguished by lively arugula and artichoke notes, layered with fresh herbs and chicory and finishing with a clear black-pepper pungency.
La Colorada S.A. is a family estate rooted in Italian heritage and developed in Argentina at the foothills of the Andes. With academic expertise and technical support from the universities of Florence and Bari, La Colorada S.A. built an agronomic and production model on scientific foundations, pairing Italian know-how with the character of Argentine soil and climate to produce extra virgin olive oil that reflects its place of origin and family values.
The NYIOOC Gold places Solara Estate among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, La Colorada S.A. is ranked #7 in Argentina, #46 in the Southern 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.