On March 7, 2025, the city of Córdoba hosted the 12th Edition of the Iberian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Competition, an annual event that brings together the finest producers from Spain and Portugal to celebrate the excellence of extra virgin olive oil. Organized under a strict blind tasting system and evaluated by a prestigious panel of expert tasters from both countries, this competition is considered one of the most important events in the olive oil sector.

Torres y Ribelles S.A. is proud to announce that, once again, our commitment to quality has been recognized. In this edition, we were honored with two significant awards:

• Gran Mezquita Award

• Special Mention in the Bitter Green Fruity Category

These accolades are a testament to our dedication and a clear sign that we continue to move in the right direction: offering our customers a high-quality EVOO with personality, unique sensory nuances, and deep respect for the olive oil tradition that has defined us since 1914.

A Prestigious Competition with an Iberian Identity

The Iberian EVOO Competition was created to highlight the quality and diversity of extra virgin olive oils produced across the Iberian Peninsula. Each year, dozens of olive mills and brands take part in this event, submitting their best oils for evaluation by a panel of expert judges.

Tasters assess key attributes such as fruitiness, bitterness, pungency, aromatic complexity, balance, and persistence on the palate. The oils are classified based on their sensory profile (green or ripe fruity) and are evaluated blindly, ensuring impartiality and rigorous selection of the awarded oils.

Gran Mezquita Award: A Symbol of Excellence

The Gran Mezquita Award is one of the highest honors bestowed in this competition. It is reserved exclusively for oils that stand out not only for their outstanding organoleptic quality but also for conveying a strong identity—reflecting the terroir, olive variety, and craftsmanship of the producer.

Receiving this award is both an honor and a responsibility. It places us among the best EVOOs in the Iberian Peninsula and reinforces our reputation as a benchmark in the sector, both nationally and internationally.

Special Mention in Bitter Green Fruity: Intensity and Character

In addition to the Gran Mezquita Award, we also received a Special Mention in the Bitter Green Fruity category, one of the most demanding and respected categories among experts.

This recognition celebrates oils of great intensity, with green notes that evoke freshly cut grass, olive leaf, tomato plant, and artichoke. These oils are characterized by a perfect balance between bitterness and pungency, which signals a high polyphenol content—responsible for both their health benefits and their stability and complexity.

Our award-winning EVOO stood out for its freshness, aromatic intensity, harmony, and persistence—qualities that are only achieved through early harvesting, careful cold extraction, and strict quality control.

Torres y Ribelles’ Commitment to Quality

These awards are no coincidence. At Torres y Ribelles, we have been devoted to the cultivation, production, and marketing of extra virgin olive oil for over a century. Our history is deeply rooted in tradition, but also in continuous innovation, which allows us to adapt to the evolving challenges of the industry.

We carefully select the finest olives at their optimal ripeness, oversee every stage of the production process, and prioritize complete traceability to deliver a product that is honest, healthy, and unmatched in flavor.

Recognition That Drives Us Forward

Being recognized in such a competitive event as the Iberian EVOO Competition validates the daily efforts of our entire team. It also motivates us to keep striving for improvement, always aiming to elevate extra virgin olive oil as a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and the cultural heritage of our land.

We invite our customers, distributors, and olive oil enthusiasts to discover these award-winning EVOOs, available through our online store and usual retail outlets. Because every drop tells a story of excellence.