The Brazil producer earned recognition for Picual and Koroneiki monovarietals, plus Arbequina and a medium-intensity blend.
Olive Oil Times |
Guaíba, Brazil — Tenuta do Bosque Ltda. has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Tenuta do Bosque Blend brand.
The Tenuta do Bosque Blend is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Crafted to reflect the character of Rio Grande do Sul, Tenuta do Bosque Blend is produced with careful attention to harvest timing and rapid processing, with fruit brought in at the ideal stage of ripeness and cold-extracted within hours to preserve aromatic freshness, phenolic compounds and sensory quality.
At the same time, Tenuta do Bosque Ltda. secured three additional distinctions at the 2026 NYIOOC, underscoring a broad showing across multiple styles. Tenuta do Bosque Ltda. earned Gold Awards for Tenuta do Bosque Picual (Medium) and Tenuta do Bosque Koroneiki (Medium), as well as a Silver Award for Tenuta do Bosque Arbequina (Delicate), alongside the Silver for Tenuta do Bosque Blend (Medium).
Located in Guaíba in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, Tenuta do Bosque brings together tradition, nature preservation and technology in its approach to olive growing and milling. The estate cultivates approximately 80 hectares of olive trees, managed under rigorous agronomic standards designed to support consistency in fruit quality from grove to mill.
Tenuta do Bosque’s award-winning lineup reflects an emphasis on varietal expression as well as blending expertise. The Gold-winning Tenuta do Bosque Picual highlights the cultivar’s intensity and structure, while Tenuta do Bosque Koroneiki, also a Gold winner at medium intensity, showcases the variety’s capacity for aromatic clarity and balance. On the more delicate end of the spectrum, Tenuta do Bosque Arbequina earned a Silver, pointing to a style centered on softness and approachability, while Tenuta do Bosque Blend rounded out the results with a Silver in the medium category.
The 2026 NYIOOC results place Tenuta do Bosque Ltda. among the producers recognized for quality on the world stage. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Tenuta do Bosque Ltda. is listed with its 2026 competition results.
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