Italian Excellence in Olive Oil: Awards for Frantoio Romano and Frantoio Intini in 2024–2025

Italy continues to affirm its leadership in the world of extra virgin olive oil, with its finest producers receiving prestigious international recognition. Among them, Frantoio Romano, based in Benevento (Campania), and Frantoio Intini, located in Puglia, stood out with a series of impressive awards during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Frantoio Romano, known for its dedication to quality and tradition, achieved notable acclaim in both 2024 and 2025. The company’s flagship oils impressed international juries with their balance, complexity, and authenticity.

  • NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition (New York):
    • 2025: Silver Award for Romano Biologico
  • Sol d’Oro (Verona, Italy):
    • 2024: Gran Menzione in the “Medium Fruity” category
    • 2025: Silver Medal for the Romano Monocultivar Ortice
  • Flos Olei Guide 2025:
    • Included among the Top 20 Farms worldwide
    • Scored 95/100 points for overall excellence in production and sustainability

Frantoio Intini – Alberobello, Puglia

A benchmark for Apulian olive oil, Frantoio Intini continues to collect accolades thanks to its innovation, attention to native cultivars, and outstanding sensory profile.:

    • 2024: Gold Award for Intini Coratina
    • 2025: Best in Class for Intini Selezione
  • Sol d’Oro:
    • 2024: Gold Medal in the “Intense Fruity” category
    • 2025: Special Mention for innovation in milling techniques
  • Flos Olei Guide:
    • Awarded 96/100 points
    • Recognized for environmental commitment and traceability of production

A Testament to Italian Craftsmanship

These achievements confirm the international standing of both Frantoio Romano and Frantoio Intini as symbols of Italian excellence. Their oils not only express the unique characteristics of their respective territories—Campania’s inland hills and Puglia’s sun-drenched groves—but also reflect a deep respect for tradition combined with modern expertise.

As the demand for high-quality extra virgin olive oil grows globally, the recognition of these two producers reaffirms Italy’s role as a beacon of quality, taste, and agricultural mastery.