The Croatian producer earned its third NYIOOC Gold with a medium Oblica extra virgin olive oil from Kruševo in north Dalmatia.
Olive Oil Times |
Kruševo, Croatia — OPG Županović Radoslav has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Olio D'oro Galjin Dvor brand.
Olio D'oro Galjin Dvor is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Crafted from Oblica olives grown in north Dalmatia, the oil is distinguished by an artichoke character, walnut nuances and fresh green notes of leaf and tomato leaf, followed by a peppery lift on the finish.
OPG Županović Radoslav is a family-owned company with 1,000 olive trees spanning about four hectares. The Oblica olive groves are located in Kruševo, where generations of tradition and years of hands-on work have shaped the family’s approach to producing and tasting extra virgin olive oil.
The 2026 Gold extends OPG Županović Radoslav’s record at the NYIOOC to three Gold Awards with no Silvers. The producer previously earned a Gold in 2025 and another Gold in 2023.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, OPG Županović Radoslav is ranked #30 in Croatia, #88 in the Northern Hemisphere and #92 Worldwide.
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