Gaia Olive Oil Wins the WineHunter Award: All Three Varieties Rewarded
- OLIO GAIA
- Dec 11, 2025
- 2 min read
Arriving from the Merano WineFestival is one of the most authoritative recognitions in the world of fine food products: the WineHunter Award, the prize that each year selects and highlights high-quality gastronomic products after thorough sensory evaluations. Although originally created as a benchmark for the wine sector, the award today also includes a dedicated food section, where oils, cheeses, cured meats and other specialty foods are assessed for authenticity, balance, and organoleptic value.
In this context, Olio Gaia stood out by achieving an outstanding result: all three of its references were awarded.
Gaia Olio Evo – Intenso: Gold Award
Gaia Olio Evo – Fruttato: Gold Award
Gaia Olio Evo – Delicato: Platinum Candidate Award
This is a significant milestone that places the three products among the most appreciated in their category at the national level.
The triple recognition confirms the brand’s qualitative evolution. The three variants — Intenso, Fruttato, and Delicato — represent different interpretations of extra virgin olive oil, united by a production philosophy focused on quality and the valorization of olive-growing heritage.
Why these awards matter
Receiving a WineHunter recognition means being evaluated by sector experts who closely consider quality, sensory profile, and product integrity. It means that our olives, our mill, and our commitment to tradition — as well as to innovation — have been acknowledged as an excellence.
In particular:
“Intenso – Organic” expresses a bold character, rich aroma, structure, and depth — an oil designed for robust and flavorful Mediterranean dishes.
“Fruttato” conveys the freshness and vibrancy of healthy olives, with notes of herbs, fruit, and field — perfect raw on bruschetta, vegetables, and fish.
“Delicato” is our interpretation of a gentle, harmonious oil: immediately pleasant, light, versatile, ideal for refined dishes and for those who appreciate delicacy.
A thank you to those who follow us and love good olive oil
This achievement belongs not only to us, but also to you: to conscious consumers, to chefs who choose quality, and to everyone who brings to the table a product rooted in authenticity with an eye toward the future.
We will continue working with the same dedication to offer an excellent olive oil that respects nature and the territory.
