Puglia’s Ulivè Wins 2nd World Competition Gold

Ulivè from Italy has won a Gold Award at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.

Winning the Gold Award at the laudable NYIOOC for the second year fills us with pride and reaffirms our commitment to excellence.

Emmanuel Sanarica, owner

The Apulian producer earned its second consecutive World Competition recognition for a medium-intensity blend.

"Winning the Gold Award at the laudable NYIOOC for the second year fills us with pride and reaffirms our commitment to excellence," owner Enrico Sanarica said.

"It's a testament to our hard work and dedication, motivating us to continue striving for perfection," he added. "This recognition underscores our passion for quality and encourages us to push boundaries further."

The award caps off a challenging season in which Sanarica and his team had to overcome the impacts of the drought in southern Italy, among other challenges.

"The exceptionally hot weather and labor shortages presented significant challenges during the harvest season," he said.

"Despite these obstacles, our team's commendable resilience and adaptability enabled us to overcome the difficulties and maintain the high quality of our olive oil production, creating our exceptional Ulivè Grand Cru," Sanarica added.

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the world's preeminent olive oil quality contest. Its annual list of award winners is the authoritative guide to the world's best olive oils and the dedicated producers who craft them.

The complete list of winners can be viewed in the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.