Oleoestepa once again reaches the top of the international podium. At the 2025 JOOTA Awards – Tokyo International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, Egregio won the Gold Medal for quality, while its packaging received a special accolade for design.
JOOTA Awards: Japan’s leading olive-oil showcase
Organised by the Japan Olive Oil Tasters Association (JOOTA), the JOOTA Awards bring together an international jury of tasters certified under International Olive Council (IOC) standards.
The samples are blind-tasted, and award-winning oils are later promoted at trade fairs, retail outlets and Japanese media—Asia’s largest and fastest-growing olive-oil market.
Egregio – perfect balance and unique character
Protected under the Estepa PDO, Egregio stands out for its green fruitiness, with complex aromas of green olive, hints of ripe olive, fresh grass, green leaf, artichoke and green wood. On the palate it shows an impeccable balance of bitterness and pungency, with a powerful entry and harmonious finish.
This new Gold in Tokyo crowns an impressive run for this organic EVOO, which has recently added:
- Gold Medal at OLIVE JAPAN 2025
- Honours at the CINVE and Mario Solinas competitions
Beyond its organoleptic quality, renowned chef Koichi Kamimura—2023 World Paella Champion and JOOTA Awards juror—together with Japan’s leading department-store group TAKASHIMAYA CO., LTD., praised the design of Egregio’s bottle for “its elegance and its ability to convey sustainability and origin.” This best-packaging accolade strengthens Oleoestepa’s commitment to innovation, functionality and sustainability.
Recipe ideas to enjoy Egregio
To taste Egregio at its best, try two fresh, healthy recipes where the oil shines: a cod and orange salad, perfect for highlighting its fruity notes, and a nourishing chickpea salad that marries pulses with our balanced organic oil.
Commitment to excellence and sustainability
With more than 7,500 olive-growing families and the backing of the world’s strictest PDO—Estepa—Oleoestepa strengthens its global leadership in premium organic EVOO.
The cooperative stays on course: delivering truly extraordinary EVOOs, produced sustainably and with full traceability, to meet the demands of the most discerning consumers worldwide.
