Italy

Olive oil production in Italy is a revered tradition, integral to the country's cultural heritage and culinary excellence. Italy ranks among the top olive oil producers globally, with a significant portion of its production hailing from regions like Tuscany, Puglia, Calabria and Sicily. The country is well-known for its diverse range of olive varieties. The most common are the Coratina, Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, Moraiolo and Nocellara del Belice, but dozens of others feature prominently in Italian monovarietals and blends. No other country boasts such an abundance of native cultivars and flavor profiles.

All-Time Wins

1352 Gold

463 Silver

Year	Gold	Silver	Awards	Entries	Success Rate (%)
2026	121	45	166	210	79
2025	163	37	200	259	77
2024	98	50	148	217	68
2023	134	40	174	223	78
2022	128	30	158	202	78
2021	160	51	211	260	81
2020	103	36	139	195	71
2019	118	34	157	223	70
2018	100	46	152	252	60
2017	81	38	123	197	62
2016	75	28	109	184	59
2015	30	8	43	99	43
2014	41	20	66	141	47

Italy
Entries, awards and success rates

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