Certified and Awarded Oils

The extra virgin olive oils certified of protected origin PDO and protected geographical indication PGI and the oils winners of international and internationally recognized awards.

Extra virgin olive oils certified DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) are considered better for several reasons:

Controlled quality : DOP and IGP oils must follow strict production and quality criteria established by the respective European regulations. These regulations include requirements regarding the geographical production area, cultivation methods, olive harvesting, extraction process, and storage. Consequently, certified oils are subject to greater scrutiny and guarantee higher quality than non-certified oils.

Guaranteed Origin : The DOP and IGP designations guarantee that the olive oil is produced in a specific geographical region, where the traditions and production methods that contribute to the oil's unique character and quality are respected . This ensures that the oil comes from an area known for its excellence in olive and oil production.

Traceability: The DOP and IGP designations require rigorous product traceability throughout the entire production chain , from olive cultivation to bottled oil production. This allows consumers to have confidence in the origin and quality of the oil they are purchasing.

Preservation of traditions: The PDO and PGI designations encourage the preservation of local traditions linked to olive oil production, thus contributing to the preservation of the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the producing regions.

In summary, DOP and PGI certified extra virgin olive oils offer a guarantee of quality, authenticity and origin which makes them preferable to non-certified oils.