Ladies and gentlemen, Friends and lovers of fine olive oil,
It’s my great honour to present the winners of Olio Nuovo Days – Southern Hemisphere 2025. This competition celebrates the extra virgin olive oils from the Southern Hemisphere, judged with the utmost care, tradition and sensory expertise.
Before we reveal the results, a tribute to all the producers who took part. This year, the following countries were in contention for the Best of Show:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay & South Africa
Each of these nations brought oils of exceptional character, vibrant aroma, balanced bitterness and pleasant pungency – true expressions of terroir and dedication.
We also wish to acknowledge the leadership provided by Chef Eugénie Béziat, presiding over the competition, and Marcelo Scofano, chair of the jury. Their combined expertise, along with our partnership with Le Festival du Monde, has elevated this edition.
Without further delay, let us discover who among these seven distinguished contenders will be awarded Best of Show for 2025.
BEST OF SHOW
FAMILIA ZUCCARDI monocultivar Arauco Argentina
BEST BLEND OF SHOW
BABYLONSTOREN (PTY) LTD, Blend of Favolosa, Frantoio, Don Carlo, Nocellara, South Africa
BEST FRANTOIO OF SHOW
VALLES DEL NORTE SPA, PINTACURA, Chile
BEST PICUAL OF SHOW
EMPORIO PROSPERATO, Brazil
TOP 10 OF SHOW
N°1 Familia ZUCCARDI, Monocultivar Arauco
N°2 MANTIKIR Monocultivar Grappolo, Brazil
N°3 EL OLIVAR Monocultivar Criolla, Peru
N°4 VALLE DEL NORTE PINTACURA Monocultivar Frantoio, Chile
N°5 EMPORIO PROSPERTO Monocultivar Picual, Brazil (Best Picual of Show)
N°6 BABYLONSTOREN (PTY) LTD Blend, South Africa (Best Blend of Show)
N°7 OLIVARES DE SANTA LAURA Reserva Familiar, blend of Picual, Manzanilla, Uruguay
N°8 ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Monocultivar Koroneiki, Brazil
N°9 LAGAR H Blend da Safra blend of Arbequina, arbosana, koroneiki Brazil
N°10 RIO LARGO Premium Blend Coratina, FS17 South Africa
PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL
AL-ZAIT & Co. Monocultivar Picual, Brazil
BABYLONSTOREN (PTY) LTD, Monocultivar Coratina, South Africa
ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Blend Los Dos, Brazil
ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Monocultivar Arbequina, Brazil
ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Monocultivar Picual, Brazil
MANTIKIR Monocultivar Coratina, Brazil
Familia ZUCCARDI, Monocultivar Frantoio
MARDOUW XXV, Intense Monocultivar FS17, South Africa
MARDOUW XXV, Medium Monocultivar FS17, South Africa
MONASTO, Blend of Arbequina, Arbosana, Koroneiki, Coratina, Grappolo, Picual, Brazil
RIO LARGO Monocultivar Frantoio, South Africa
VALLE DEL NORTE PINTACURA Monocultivar Picual, Chile
GOLD MEDAL
BABYLONSTOREN (PTY) LTD, Monocultivar Frantoio, South Africa
EMPORIO PROSPERTO Monocultivar Picual, Brazil
ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Monocultivar Blend Exclusivo, Brazil
ESTANCIA DE OLIVEIRAS Monocultivar Blend Intenso, Brazil
MARDOUW XXV, Medium Limited Edition Blend, South Africa
PUERTAS DE GUARILIHUE Monocultivar Arbequina, Chile
PUERTAS DE GUARILIHUE Monocultivar Frantoio, Chile
PUERTAS DE GUARILIHUE Monocultivar Picual, Chile
RYLSTONE OLIVE PRESS Monocultivar Frantoio, Australia
RYLSTONE OLIVE PRESS Monocultivar Leccino, Australia
OLIVARES DE SANTA LAURA Selección Limitada, blend, Uruguay
SILVER MEDAL
RYLSTONE OLIVE PRESS Monocultivar Barnea, Australia
VIRIDIAN Blend of Picual & Coratina, Argentina
OLIGIO INTENSE, Monocultivar Coratina, Argentina
