The Greek producer’s Manteias Karpos - Delphi and nine other extra virgin olive oils were recognized among the world’s best.
Olive Oil Times |
Athens, Greece — The Master Miller has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Manteias Karpos - Delphi.
Manteias Karpos - Delphi is a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Manaki and Amfissis olives. The oil is distinguished by a green-fruited character that opens with artichoke and fresh herbs, carries through with crisp apple and fig leaf, and finishes with a measured, lingering peppery bite.
At the same time, The Master Miller secured nine additional Gold Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC, underscoring the breadth of its portfolio and cultivar focus. The winning medium-intensity extra virgin olive oils include Messene's Euphoria (Koroneiki), Athena's Doron (Manaki), Omphacium (Olympia), Charisma Dios Olympia PGI (Koroneiki), The Master Miller Authentic Organic (Koroneiki), Premium Organic Blend (Koroneiki), Koroneiki Premium Early Harvest (Koroneiki), Olympia PGI Premium Organic Early Harvest (Koroneiki) and Omphacium Organic (Olympia).
The results add to a sustained record at the competition. Across its NYIOOC history, The Master Miller has earned 38 Gold and 16 Silver Awards, totaling 54 honors. Recent results include five Gold Awards in 2025, followed by two Gold and two Silver in 2024, four Gold and three Silver in 2023 and four Gold and three Silver in 2022, with additional awards dating back to 2015.
The Master Miller traces its roots to the Papadopoulos Olive Oil legacy, describing its work as a family tradition reimagined with an emphasis on quality and full traceability through a fully integrated model. The Master Miller also frames its approach around respect for nature, people and culture, with sustainability and heritage central to its identity.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, The Master Miller is ranked #1 Worldwide, #1 in the Northern Hemisphere and #1 in Greece.
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