May couldn’t have been better for Pantaleo extra-virgin olive oil
With a rich harvest of awards in May, Pantaleo confirms the international excellence of its extra-virgin olive oils
May 2025 brought immense satisfaction to the Pantaleo brand. In the space of just thirty days, we won 22 awards across six of the world’s most prestigious international extra-virgin olive oil competitions—four of which rank at the very top of the global leaderboard drawn up by the Extra Virgin Olive Oil World Ranking (WREVOO), which only considers competitions that follow the strict sensory analysis criteria set by the International Olive Council (IOC).
These accolades not only certify the superior quality of our products but also reflect the unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication we put into every step of our work. Each award confirms the value of the decisions we have taken and encourages us to continue, providing our customers with exceptional oils that reflect the richness and diversity of our territory. Here are our award-winning oils from this record-breaking month:
EVO IOOC Italia 2025 – EVO International Olive Oil Contest
Italy – Calabria
One of the most important olive oil competitions in the world, it only awards prizes to products with guaranteed traceability, judged by a prestigious international panel. Founded in 2016, it ranks first (10/10) among international EVOO competitions according to WREVOO.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- Selezione Oro Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Gold Medal
- 100% italiano Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Gold Medal
- IGP Olio di Puglia – Silver Medal
London IOOC 2025 – London International Olive Oil Competition
United Kingdom – London
A renowned international competition that promotes high-quality olive oil in all its uses. Scoring 9/10 in the WREVOO rankings, it includes a Quality Competition, as well as a Health Claim Competition focusing on the health benefits of high-phenolic EVOOs.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- IGP Olio di Puglia Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Gold Award (Health Claim Competition)
- IGP Olio di Puglia Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Gold Award (Quality Competition)
- ORONOVO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Gold Award (Quality Competition)
- BIOLOGICO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Award (Quality Competition)
- SELEZIONE ORO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Award (Quality Competition)
- 100% ITALIANO – Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Award (Quality Competition)
Athena IOOC 2025 – Athena International Olive Oil Competition
Greece – Crete, Chania
Now in its 10th edition, this competition is held in the cradle of Mediterranean culture. Rated 9/10 by WREVOO, Athena IOOC rewards EVOO excellence in one of the world’s symbolic olive oil regions.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- 100% ITALIANO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Gold
- BIOLOGICO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver
- IGP Olio di Puglia Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver
- SELEZIONE ORO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver
Anatolian IOOC 2025 – Anatolian International Olive Oil Competition
Turkey – Anatolia
An international olive oil competition born in the world’s oldest olive-growing region. Internationally certified judges assess oils using professional standards, earning this event a 9/10 WREVOO ranking.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- IGP Olio di Puglia Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Monovarietal Gold Award
- ORONOVO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Blend Gold Award
- SELEZIONE ORO Extra-virgin Olive Oil– Monovarietal Silver Award
- BIOLOGICO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Blend Silver Award
- 100% ITALIANO Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Blend Silver Award
Berlin GOOA 2025 – Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards
Germany – Berlin
One of the world’s top competitions, known for its transparent and strict scientific evaluation methods. Oils are assessed through both scientific and sensory analysis by a panel of top food tech experts and industry professionals.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- IGP Olio di Puglia Extra-virgin olive oil – Silver Award in the Quality – Medium Fruity category
MIOOA 2025 – Milan International Olive Oil Award
Italy – Milan
An international contest run by Olio Officina, celebrating quality EVOOs from around the world. Its jury includes professional tasters (ONAOO), Ho.Re.Ca. professionals, journalists, and consumers for an impartial and comprehensive evaluation.
Pantaleo Prize-winners:
- Squeeze Me, Sapore Leggero Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Glass
- Squeeze Me, Sapore Medio Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Glass
- EU origin Extra-virgin Olive Oil – Silver Glass
The many prestigious awards received during this record-breaking May are more than just trophies for the shelf. They are a tangible testament to the authentic, daily commitment that has driven our work for generations. From Italy to Greece, Turkey, Berlin, and London, our oils speak a universal language: quality.