The Croatian family farm earned top honors for a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Oblica olives in Dalmatia.
Olive Oil Times |
Gustirna, Croatia — OPG Šalov-Gustirna has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the OPG Šalov-Gustirna Delicate Blend brand.
OPG Šalov-Gustirna Delicate Blend is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Made from Oblica olives, the oil is distinguished by fresh herbaceous notes, pink pepper and tomato leaf, with a balanced structure that carries the aromatics through the finish.
OPG Šalov-Gustirna is a small family farm in Croatia cultivating approximately 750 olive trees in the village of Gustirna, in the central Dalmatia region. The farm produces its extra virgin olive oil from native Dalmatian olive trees, focusing on a delicate blend that reflects the local cultivar and growing area.
The NYIOOC Gold places OPG Šalov-Gustirna Delicate Blend among the world's elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, OPG Šalov-Gustirna is ranked #54 in Croatia, #123 in the Northern Hemisphere and #126 Worldwide.
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