Olive Japan – International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition 2022

Another distinction for Ol-eve! We are very proud to be recognized by Olive Japan – International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition as one of the best Olive Oils in the world!

Our Organic Early Harvest EVOO – Koroneiki Variety won GOLD at the Olive Japan Competition for 2022. And our Organic Early Harvest EVOO with Kolovi Variety won SILVER, this variety is native to Lesvos, with most production being exclusively on the island, it has unique and complex organoleptic characteristics, with Artichoke and Tomato Leafs among others, and low levels of bitterness and pungency.

Olive Japan is one of the most prestigious competitions for Olive Oil in the world. It is the largest olive oil competition in Asia and Oceania region and the most quality oriented olive oil competition in the world. We are humbled to see our hard work, dedication, passion, and quality orientation being rewarded by the most influential, trustworthy and world-famous competitions in the world.

Without further ado, it is our great pleasure to present you the Ol-eve Extra Virgin Olive Oil winners for Olive Japan 2022:

GOLD Award for our Organic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Monovarietal with Koroneiki Variety for its Pungent Taste and Green Aroma.

SILVER Award for our Organic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Monovarietal with Kolovi Variety for its Sweet Taste and Fruity Aroma.

See below the judges’ comments on our EVOOs, the results of the competition with the scores of Mario Solinas and the Taste Index:

For our Organic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Monovarietal with Koroneiki Variety that won the Gold Award the judges commented:

“Mild green minty aroma with radish, wasabi, artichoke notes. Bitter and astringent taste with pungent finish.”

Taste Index:

Gustatory: Pungent

Orthonasal: Green

Retronasal: Little

Mario Solinas Scores:

Orthonasal: 27/35

Gustatory: 35/45

Complexity/Persistency: 14/20

For our Organic Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Monovarietal with Kolovi Variety that won the Silver Award the judges commented:

“Mild sweet fruity aroma, peach and strawberry notes with cut grass. Slight woody astringent taste, with some noise.”

Mario Solinas Scores:

Orthonasal: 25/35

Gustatory: 33/45

Complexity/Persistency: 11/20

Taste Index:

Gustatory: Sweet

Orthonasal: Fruity

Retronasal: Little