The Montenegro family farm earned international recognition for its medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Podgorica, Montenegro — Poljoprivredno Gazdinstvo Menzalin has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Menzalin.
Menzalin is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Marked by fresh green aromas, Menzalin shows notes of leaf and unripe fruit, with pine nut and green almond nuances, followed by a measured peppery finish.
Poljoprivredno Gazdinstvo Menzalin is a family farm engaged in olive cultivation for several generations. In the olive grove, the family grows several varieties, including domestic and foreign cultivars, reflecting an approach shaped by experience and the practical demands of producing consistent quality.
The 2026 NYIOOC Silver places Menzalin among the award-winning extra virgin olive oils recognized this year. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Poljoprivredno Gazdinstvo Menzalin is ranked #2 in Montenegro, #125 in the Northern Hemisphere and #129 Worldwide.
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