The World's Best Olive Oils โ Winners of the NYIOOC 2026 Competition from Oliviers & Co
Do you love high-quality olive oil? Then you should read this.
For films there are the Oscars โ for olive oils there is the NYIOOC
Every year in April, the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), the largest olive oil competition in the world, takes place in New York. This is where everyone who has a flair for the highest quality olive oils gathers.
Of course, we always present a range of our specially selected Grand Cru olive oils. And we are extremely proud that all four of our exhibited olive oils won gold medals๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
For ambitious and passionate olive oil producers, the New York competition is the ultimate test of this year's olive oil quality.
Olive oils are evaluated by a panel of 21 leading professional olive oil tasters through blind tasting. They are judged according to a strict technical protocol. And only the best olive oils can win a gold or silver medal if the jury deems them to meet the strictest requirements for taste and quality.
In the world of olive oil, winning a medal at the NYIOOC is like winning an Oscar. And the results of the competition are considered one of the best guides when searching for a world-class and highest quality extra virgin olive oil.
1- Ganga Lupo extra virgin olive oil ๐ฎ๐น๐ฅ
Italian gold from 100% Coratina variety โ green, grassy and high in polyphenols
With a polyphenol content of 954 mg/kg, this year's Ganga Lupo olive oil has by far the highest polyphenol content in this year's selection ๐ฑ A beautiful, intense and green Italian olive oil with fantastic notes of freshly cut grass and artichoke typical of the Apulia region. Moreover, Ganga Lupo olive oil has a high polyphenol content (954 mg/kg at bottling), making it not only tasty but also healthy. Read more about why olive oils with high polyphenol content are good for your health here.
Made from 100% Coratina olives with elegant, fresh and complex flavor notes and as an excellent seasoning for the simplest dishes and for dipping bread.
Ganga Lupo olive oil is pressed from 100% Coratina olives in early October in the beautiful region of Apulia, when the olives are still completely green.
See Ganga Lupo's rating in the official NYIOOC guide.
Order Ganga Lupo here. 500 ml โ price 940,-
2- Uljara Baioco Extra Virgin Olive Oil ๐ญ๐ท๐ฅ
Croatian elegance from 100% Buza variety โ fresh, aromatic and delicate
Uljara Baioco is an exceptional olive oil pressed from 100% Buza olives by the amazing Istrian olive oil producer Ester Geissou Duric. This olive oil was carefully selected and bottled in a beautiful bottle to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oliviers & Co.
Uljara Baioco is a rare taste experience that leaves a lasting impression. This elegant olive oil is balanced, very aromatic, fresh and vegetal with a mild bitterness and a slightly spicy finish. Ideal for all types of vegetables, fish and fresh cheeses, and of course for dipping bread.
The olive oil is a limited edition โ only 1200 bottles are available worldwide, and each of these beautiful bottles is numbered and adorned with an elegant silkscreen print of the tree of life.
See Uljara Baioco's rating in the official NYIOOC guide
3- Il Fornacino - Grand Cru Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Tuscany ๐ฎ๐น๐ฅ
Perfection in the spirit of Tuscan tradition
Olive oil producer Chiara Zilianti has won many gold medals at the NYIOOC with Il Fornacino since 1996 โ and has done it again this year!
Year after year, Il Fornacino distinguishes itself with an olive oil of rare intensity and aromatic finesse. This edition stands out as a truly legendary vintage โ close to perfection within the Tuscan tradition and with a high polyphenol count.
Il Fornacino is grassy with refined notes that tease the taste buds and is extremely addictive. A true Tuscan classic that adds flavor and class to your kitchen. Sublime for dipping good bread, with anything with tomato, burrata, white fish, pasta and beef carpaccio.
See Il Fornacino's rating in the official NYIOOC guide
Order Il Fornacino here. Choose between 250 ml and 500 ml โ price from 730,-
4- Hacienda Vadolivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil ๐ช๐ธ๐ฅ
Andalusian gold from 100% Picual variety โ green, grassy and high in polyphenols
Hacienda Vadolivo is the best of Andalusian extra virgin olive oils and this oil was awarded a gold medal at the NYIOOC competition!
Use it, for example, on sun-ripened tomatoes and Catalan tomato bread, to season pasta, grilled vegetables and salads, as a final touch to meat, fish and seafood โ and of course for dipping bread.
Hacienda Vadolivo olive oil is pressed from 100% Picual olives in early October in beautiful Andalusia, when the olive fruits are still completely green.
This gives the olive oil a beautifully intense and grassy aromatic profile with notes of tomato leaves and a subtle peppery hint reminiscent of arugula.
Hacienda Vadolivo olive oil has a high polyphenol content (596 mg/kg at bottling), making it not only tasty but also healthy. Read more about why olive oils with high polyphenol content are good for your health here.
See Hacienda Vadolivo's rating in the official NYIOOC guide
Here you will find our complete wide range of Grand Cru extra virgin olive oils