The limited-edition Sicilian selection earned top honors for a delicate Tonda Iblea extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Sicily, Italy — Oleaviva has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Oleaviva Gran Cru.
Oleaviva Gran Cru is an extra virgin olive oil of delicate intensity, made from Tonda Iblea olives. Marked by artichoke and tomato leaf aromas alongside ripe notes, Oleaviva Gran Cru delivers a measured, elegant profile that reflects careful selection and handling.
Oleaviva is a limited-edition extra virgin olive oil selected and bottled in Sicily. Sourced from small, sustainable farms devoted to tradition and quality, each batch is chosen to emphasize purity, elegance and sensory depth.
Oleaviva also offers The Club as a channel for consumers seeking a deeper connection to the project, positioning it as the core of the Oleaviva experience and a curated journey into well-being, conviviality and the art of Italian living. Additional information is available at Oleaviva.
The 2026 Gold builds on Oleaviva’s prior NYIOOC recognition. Oleaviva’s competition record now stands at one Gold and one Silver, following a Silver award in 2025.
The NYIOOC Gold places Oleaviva Gran Cru among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Oleaviva is ranked #51 in Italy, #96 in the Northern Hemisphere and #98 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.