There are a host of important national and international olive oil competitions across the world from New York to Tokyo and in places traditionally associated with olive oil such as Italy and Spain. Among all of these competitions, the Italian Flos Olei guide is one of the most prominent and has become a point of reference for judging the world's best olive oils. Each year the 500 best oils are given grades out of 100. There are additionally 20 clearly defined award categories ranging from the oil itself, to certain characteristics, the labour, and method of cultivation. The editorial team consists of certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters as well as their international network.
Castillo de Canena was first listed in Flos Olei in 2010. In this year the oil received 94 points and was named best oil made from one cultivar, thereby securing it a place among the top 20. Since then the oil received steadily higher gradings with 98 points in 2018 as well as recognition as the best EVOO in the world. In 2020,2021 and 2022 this oil received a remarkable 100 points.
Flos Olei reviews
- 100 points, 2022 as well as induction into the "Hall of Fame" (highest score four years in a row, best Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
- 100 points, 2021
- 100 points, 2020
- 99 points, 2019
Other Awards
- Gold medal, Olive Japan, 2019
- Stiftung Warentest "Sensory quality very good", 2018
- Gold medal and special award, Olive Japan, 2018
- 1st place Mario Solinas Award (IOC), First Edition, Category: "Intense Fruitiness", 2018
- Gold medal, Olive Japan, 2017
- Gold medal, AVPA Paris, 2017
- Gold medal, Olive Japan, 2016
- Gold medal, der Feinschmecker, " The Best Olive Oil in the World" 2016, 2014
- 1st place Evooleum + Best EVOO, 2016
