The robust Slovenian extra virgin olive oil earned top honors at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Slovenia — Timor Olive Oil has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Timor brand.
Timor is an extra virgin olive oil of robust intensity. Distinguished by aromas of fig leaf and green pepper, the oil opens with green tomato and artichoke notes before building to a red chili pepper finish that lingers on the palate.
Timor Olive Oil produces Timor from groves on sunny hills close to the Adriatic Sea in Slovenia. Timor Olive Oil traces a long family history of olive oil production and continues to cultivate its trees with a focus on careful stewardship.
The 2026 Gold adds to Timor Olive Oil’s track record at the competition. Across its NYIOOC participation, Timor Olive Oil has earned five Gold Awards and no Silvers, including Golds in 2025, 2022, 2018 and 2017.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Timor Olive Oil is ranked #3 in Slovenia, #82 in the Northern Hemisphere and #84 Worldwide.
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, widely regarded as the world's leading olive oil quality contest, is a trusted reference for consumers and industry professionals.