2013 Marco Zichella Awards Results

Oliomio goldThe Oliomio range of olive processing equipment is manufactured in Italy by Toscana Enologica Mori. The equipment is popular in South Africa and 4 of the top 5 olive oils in the recent Absa sponsored competition were processed on Oliomio equipment, as well as about a 3rd of the medals awarded at the SA Olive Awards.

Marco Zichella first imported Oliomio olive processing equipment into South Africa 16 years ago. The Marco Zichella awards were instituted in 2002 by the wife and daughter of Marco Zichella. Dedicated to his memory, they hoped to give life to his original vision of an event that would bring Oliomio customers and olive oil friends together to enjoy authentic Italian hospitality.

The competition is restricted to producers which use the Oliomio equipment.

The blind tasting took place on the 9th of September. A panel of trained professional tasters under the guidance of Linda Costa judged the oils, paying particular attention to adherence to accepted international standards.

The results were announced on the 13th of September and on the evening all the guests were able to taste the best 14 olive oils and vote for the Consumer’s Choice awards.

The results of the 2013 Marco Zichella Awards were:

Delicate Category:
1st Saailand
2nd Klipvlei
3rd La Bourgogne

Medium Category:
1st Muiskraal
2nd Buck’s Ridge
3rd Springvale

Intense Category:
1st Rio Largo
2nd Andante Forte
3rd Gabrielskloof

Special Mention: Klein La Rochelle, Olyven Houdt

Consumer’s Choice:
1st Hildenbrand Estate
2nd Muiskraal
3rd Rio Largo & Buck’s Ridge

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