The Italian producer earned top honors for a medium-intensity Frantoio extra virgin olive oil from Venafro in Molise.
Olive Oil Times |
Venafro, Italy — Licinius has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Licinius Aurum brand.
Licinius Aurum is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity produced from Frantoio olives. Licinius Aurum is distinguished by fresh aromatics that recall arugula and tomato leaf, delivered with a clean, balanced profile.
Licinius is produced by the Di Muccio family at the Di Muccio farm, a small olive farm in the municipality of Venafro (IS) within the well-known Parco dell' Olivo di Venafro. Licinius extra virgin olive oil has been produced by the Di Muccio family since 1948 and is obtained solely from olives grown on the family’s own farm.
The NYIOOC Gold places Licinius Aurum among the world's elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Licinius is ranked #80 in Italy, #125 in the Northern Hemisphere and #128 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.