Did you know that numerous professional olive oil taste competitions take place around the world every year? To recognize the best of the current harvest, professional olive oil tasters select oils for their taste and balance.
We're thrilled that many of our own olive oil selections—from right here in California and abroad—received the accolades they deserve from these 2016 olive oil competitions. Let the celebrations begin!
Titone DOP Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Awards:
- Gold Medal – New York International Olive Oil Competition
- Gold Medal, Robust Intensity – Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
Liquid gold pairing:
Drizzle this bold Sicilian olive oil over slices of grilled bread topped with plump Ortiz Sardines, a sprinkling of Sel Gris and a spritz of lemon.
Tenuta di Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Award:
Gold Medal – New York International Olive Oil Competition
Liquid gold pairing:
Enjoy the last of spring's bounty—toss fresh fava beans with a generous amount of Tenuta di Capezzana and lemon zest, and season with Omnivore Salt. Spoon over crostini, fresh ricotta or goat cheese, or grilled white fish like cod or halibut.
Séka Hills Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Award:
Silver Medal – California Olive Oil Council Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
Liquid gold pairing:
Drizzle over a hearth-baked pizza topped with thinly sliced asparagus, shaved fennel and a sprinkling of Wild Fennel Pollen.
Katz Chef's Pick Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Award:
Best in Show – California State Fair Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
Liquid gold pairing:
This all-purpose olive oil from California's Suisun Valley is one of our favorites for baking. Try using it in our recipe for Orange Scented Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cake.
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See all the winners from the NYIOOC, LAIOOC, CSFOOC, and COOC.
We're committed to REAL extra virgin olive oils – read more about how we source our olive oils.
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