THE’extra virgin olive oil It is one of the most precious gastronomic and cultural treasures in Italy. It represents not only a fundamental ingredient in our cuisine, but also a symbol of secular tradition. Every year, the National Competition Ercole Olivario Celebrate this excellence.
The initiative, now in its 33rd edition, aims to enhance the quality Italian productions, which express the profound link between the territory, variety of cultivars and cultivation techniques attentive to the environment. Organized by Unioncamere, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria and the Ministry of Agricultural Policies, the competition represents a fundamental appointment for the national oil sector.
The selection of the best oils takes place through a rigorous tasting conducted by a jury of expert tasters, which evaluate the organoleptic and qualitative characteristics of the products. Thus, every year the best extra virgin igi in Italy are rewarded, enhancing the work of small and large producers who contribute to keeping the reputation of the oil high.
We immediately discover all winners of this edition, awarded in Perugia, at the Sala dei Notari of the Palazzo dei Priori.
The best extra virgin olive oils DOP and PGI
POP/IGP light fruity oils
Medium fruity PDO/IGP oils
DOP/IGP intense fruity oil oils
Light fruity extra virgin olive oils
Medium fruity extra virgin olive oils
Intense fruity extra virgin olive oils
Special prizes and mentions
Like every year, there have also been special prizes and mentions:
“The drop of Hercules” – small quality productions
For the small quality productions section, these are the winners:
