On the back of a remarkable awards season, Adelaide Hills and Murraylands based Rio Vista Olives has taken out an amazing 12 Gold Medals and Best Agrumato/ Flavoured Oil of Show at the Australian International Olive Awards.
“12 Gold medals and Best Agrumato Oil in show has been an outstanding result for the team at this year’s Australian International Olive Awards.” says Jared Bettio, General Manager and Head Miller at Rio Vista Olives.
"We are constantly striving to create the best quality oils we can and we do this using authentic process and innovation. To have such an impressive amount of oils acknowledged as Gold medal standard shows we are on the right path. We will continue to invest and innovate in the EVOO business as it a passion my whole family share.”
“This year’s awards were judged by multiple panels from within Australia and Globally, so to have this fantastic result on an International stage really highlights the standard and quality South Australia offers.”
Rio Vista’s awards included AIOA 2020 Flavoured Olive Oil: Best Flavoured Olive Oil in Show, Champion Agrumato Olive Oil and Reserve Champion Flavoured Olive Oil.
old medals were awarded to Rio Vista Olives for their Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Agrumato. These included their Ultra-Premium Single Varietal Signore, Koroneiki and Nevadillo, Vintage Range Gigi, Augusto and Il Misto, Artisinal Mount Torrens Blend, Elisi Grove Signore and Agrumato Oils of Basil, Chilli and Garlic and Awesome Food Co. Juniper Infused.
Silver medals were awarded for their Agrumato Merchant Spiced Olive Oil, Elisi Grove Koroneiki and Elisi Grove Kalamata.