RIO VISTA OLIVES EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CHAMPIONS IN SYDNEY ROYAL!
A competition renowned for setting benchmarks in agricultural excellence has crowned a South Australian as its champion in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Flavoured Oils. With Australian produce being known for being some of the best, the competition is never easy in the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. Up against some of the Country’s best producers the field is always tough.
Showing again that South Australia has some of the best produce in Australia, Rio Vista Olives was proud to take our Champion Blended Extra Virgin Olive Oil for their Premium Reserve Series Gigi Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Champion Flavoured Oil for their Chilli Pressed Olive Oil.
“For Gigi Extra Virgin Olive Oil to take our Champion EVOO is fantastic win for the whole food industry in South Australia. A truly artisanal offering, all the olives have been picked at the right time, extracted cold and then post blended to create a unique oil.” Jared Bettio, Director of award-winning Rio Vista Olives explains.
“South Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil has again led the way in showcasing what a premium, quality oil should be like. It’s exciting to see what a labour of agricultural love year round can create.”
The pool of awards recently won by Rio Vista this year has continued to grow, including 11 Gold medals, 30 Silver as well as Champion Blended Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Champion Flavoured Oil, Best In Show, Best Greek Varietal, Best South Australian Oil and Best in Class, Small Volume award:
Golden Olive Awards:
- Best In Class: Small Volume: Rio Vista Olives Koroneiki (Single Variety EVOO)
- Gold Medals for: Rio Vista Olives Koroneiki, Rio Vista Olives Chilli Pressed Olive Oil
- Silver Medals for: Rio Vista Olives Gigi, Rio Vista Olives Augusto, Rio Vista Olives Il Misto, Nothin’ But Olives Mild, Nothin’ But Olives Classic, Nothin’ But Olives Robust, Rio Vista Olives Nevadillo (single variety), Rio Vista Olives Signore (single Variety), Rio Vista Olives Lemon Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Garlic Pressed Olive Oil
Royal Adelaide Olive Awards:
- Gold medals for: Rio Vista Olives Chilli Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Basil Pressed Olive Oil
- Silver Medals for: Rio Vista Olives Signore, Rio Vista Olives Koroneiki, Rio Vista Olives Gigi, Rio Vista Olives Lemon Pressed Olive Oil
Australian International Olive Awards:
- Gold Medals for: Rio Vista Olives Elisi Grove Kalamata, Rio Vista Olives Basil Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Chilli Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Lemon Pressed Olive Oil
- Silver Awards for: Rio Vista Olives Koroneiki (single variety), Rio Vista Olives Augusto, Rio Vista Olives Il Misto, Nothin’ But Olives Mild, Nothin’ But Olives Classic, Rio Vista Olives Nevadillo (single variety), Rio Vista Olives Signore (single Variety), Rio Vista Olives Gigi, Rio Vista Olives Garlic Pressed Olive Oil
Sydney Royal Fine Food Show
- Gold Medals for: Rio Vista Olives Gigi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Basil Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Chilli Pressed Olive Oil
- Silver Awards for: Rio Vista Olives Lemon Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Garlic Pressed Olive Oil, Rio Vista Olives Augusto, Rio Vista Olives Signore, Rio Vista Olives Nevadillo, Rio Vista Olives Elisi Grove Kalamata, Rio Vista Olives Elisi Grove Koroneiki,
“Gigi, has a lot of sentimental value to our family as it is named after our Father. It is a very well rounded, complex oil but also brings in a bit of spice and heat to give it a generous palate,” Jared explains.
Huda Al-Sultan, Former MasterChef contestant and qualified Nutritionist says “I absolutely love Rio Vista Olive's Extra Virgin Olive Oil range! Their products take passion for food to a higher level, delivering the finest culinary experience.”