The Dalmatian producer earned the award for a medium-intensity monovarietal Oblica extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Dalmatia, Croatia — OPG Malić has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the OPG Malić Oblica brand.
OPG Malić Oblica is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity, produced exclusively from the Oblica cultivar. The oil is distinguished by artichoke and arugula aromas, layered with ripe notes and a fresh tomato leaf finish.
OPG Malić is a family-owned olive oil producer from Dalmatia, where the family has carried olive oil traditions across generations. Alongside Oblica, OPG Malić cultivates traditional Croatian varieties, including Krvavica and Grambučela, reinforcing a focus on local cultivars rooted in the region’s agricultural heritage.
The NYIOOC Gold places OPG Malić Oblica among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, OPG Malić is ranked #55 in Croatia, #126 in the Northern Hemisphere and #128 Worldwide.
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