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:

Quality controlled: DOP and PGI oils must follow strict production and quality criteria established by the respective European regulations. These regulations include requirements regarding the geographical area of ​​production, cultivation methods, olive harvesting, extraction process and conservation. As a result, certified oils are subject to greater scrutiny and guarantee higher quality than non-certified oils.

Guaranteed origin: The DOP and IGP denominations guarantee that the olive oil is produced in a specific geographical region, where the traditions and production methods that contribute to the typicality and quality of the oil. This ensures that the oil comes from an area known for its excellence in olive and oil production.

Traceability: The PDO and PGI denominations require rigorous product traceability along the entire production chain, from the cultivation of olives to the production of bottled oil. This allows consumers to have confidence in the origin and quality of the oil they are purchasing.

Preservation of traditions: The denominations PDO and PGI encourage the conservation of local traditions linked to the production of olive oil, thus contributing to the protection 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.