Quality extra virgin olive oil: to Congedi the Bibenda Award

Quality extra virgin oil and innovation are the combination that has led Frantoio Congedi to win prestigious awards in its production. The historic Italian Sommelier Foundation presented the prestigious 5 Gocce Bibenda 2022 award to theOlio EVO Denò 2021, tip of excellence of the Congedi house. This achievement fits harmoniously into the philosophy of this Salento oil company that, since 1917, has been a leader in the production of this priceless Italian heritage.

Bibenda’s 5 drops against the devaluation of extra virgin olive oil

The recognition of 5 drops of Bibenda is awarded by the Italian Sommelier Foundation to the best extra virgin oils on the market, produced by some of Italy’s most renowned oil companies. For the edition 5 Drops Bibenda 2022, oils from the fruits of the new harvest, referring to the 2021-2022 oil campaign, were tasted and included in a guide updated to March 18, 2022. In detail, extra virgin olive oil, in order to be part of the Excellence band recognized by the same Foundation, must obtain a rating from 91 to 100 cents, considered an indispensable quality criterion

The evaluation of the bestItalian extra virgin olive oil is awarded through a tasting process by professional sommeliers, who have been carrying out a quality course of some typical products of our territory for years. : Frantoio Congedi‘s recognition of the 5 drops was awarded this year to the excellent Olio EVO Denò 2021, a variety made from pitted olives, which has become a symbol of tradition evolving thanks to technological innovation in agriculture.

Enhancing the sale of extra virgin olive oil: the quality path of the Congedi Oil Mill

Never as in this era, in which everything seems to be sold out, does it seem necessary to undertake a quality discourse on the company’s resources and strengths. In this light, Ettore Congedi, owner of the historic Ugento company, seems to be moving. Regarding achievements, Congedi told the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno:

Signs are positive in the post Xylella Fastidiosa era, and we are proud to have been awarded for Denò oil, which has greater nutraceutical value due to an innovative production technique. It involves an additional phase of pitting by pressing only the pulp-a production process that has been yielding considerable results in terms of quality for a couple of years now.”

About the awarding of Olio EVO Denò2021 with the Bibenda 5 drops, the Salento producer added:

Denò is the extra virgin olive oil resulting from an innovative technique at Frantoio Congedi that takes advantage of the prior separation of the stone from the drupes and the processing of the olive pulp only. Characterized by an intense bright green color, rich and harmonious taste with notes of bitter and spicy fruitiness.”