Our Laudemio wins the gold medal at the New York World Olive Oil Competition

The Fattoria San Michele a Torri has once again confirmed its position of excellence in the world of olive oil production, winning the Gold Medal at the renowned 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

Recognized for its unmatched quality, our Laudemio stood out among various competitors, earning praise for its medium-intensity Frantoio variety.

Leonardo Francalanci, the company’s CEO, expressed deep pride in this extraordinary achievement, emphasizing the significance of this victory on a global scale. ““We are very proud to have won in New York, a great city and a great market with fantastic people. We believe this award will help us establish ourselves better internationally. “, he stated.

Despite the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions, Fattoria San Michele a Torri has remained committed to excellence. During the 2023/24 harvest year, the company’s approach and constant dedication to the highest quality resulted in the production of 30,000 liters of fine extra virgin olive oil, sourced from its olive grove of 50,000 trees.

“The year was marked by a very hot summer and a low fruit yield” said Francalanci.The biggest challenge in obtaining high-quality extra virgin olive oil was choosing the right moment for the harvest. We brought the harvest forward by about 10 days to ensure the olives were at the perfect stage of ripeness, resulting in an excellent oil. “

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the most important competition for olive oil quality globally. Every year, the list of winners is considered the benchmark for the best olive oils in the world and for the top producers internationally. The full list of winners can be found in the Official Guide to the Best Olive Oils in the World.

With the achievement of this prestigious Gold Medal, Fattoria San Michele a Torri reaffirms its unwavering commitment to excellence, setting the standard for high-quality olive oil production and consolidating its position as a global leader in the industry.