Sol d’Oro

The Sol d’Oro International Competition is a prestigious contest held in Verona, Italy, and is considered one of the most selective in the world. It is unique for its two separate editions: one for the Northern Hemisphere and one for the Southern Hemisphere, which accounts for the different harvest seasons. An international panel of expert tasters conducts a rigorous blind-tasting process to evaluate oils in various categories, including Extra Virgin, Organic, and Monovarietal. The top-scoring oils are awarded with highly sought-after “Sol d’Oro” (Gold), “Sol d’Argento” (Silver), and “Sol di Bronzo” (Bronze) medals. Winning a Sol d’Oro award provides a significant marketing advantage and global recognition for producers.