The Umbrian producer’s Frantoio Melchiorri earned a Gold, while Black Selection Melchiorri and Frutto dell'Olivo Melchiorri received Silver awards.
Olive Oil Times |
Spoleto, Italy — Olio Melchiorri has been awarded one Gold and two Silver awards at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, led by a Gold for Frantoio Melchiorri and Silver awards for Black Selection Melchiorri and Frutto dell'Olivo Melchiorri.
Olio Melchiorri earned a Gold for Frantoio Melchiorri, a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Frantoio olives. The producer also secured Silver awards for Black Selection Melchiorri and Frutto dell'Olivo Melchiorri, both medium-intensity oils made from Frantoio.
Across the three awarded entries, the Frantoio cultivar stands at the center of Olio Melchiorri’s 2026 results. The oils are distinguished by a clean, savory character that recalls artichoke, aligning with the producer’s focus on straightforward, recognizable flavors.
In addition to the Frantoio-based award winners, Black Selection Melchiorri is also made using Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo cultivars, reflecting a broader Umbrian palette behind the selection.
Based in Spoleto, in Umbria, Melchiorri Gianfranco has followed a family tradition of producing extra virgin olive oil since the mid-1900s. From the “green heart of Umbria,” Olio Melchiorri has built its identity around genuine extra virgin olive oil with a simple and authentic taste.
The 2026 awards add to Olio Melchiorri’s established performance at the World Olive Oil Competition. The producer’s full NYIOOC history now stands at 15 total awards, including three Gold and 12 Silver distinctions, with accolades earned regularly from 2017 through 2025.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Olio Melchiorri is ranked #12 in Italy, #47 in the Northern Hemisphere and #48 Worldwide.
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