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The International Association of Oil Restaurants — AIRO — is the benchmark in Italy for spreading the culture of extra virgin olive oil in professional catering. Every year, it selects the best Italian oils by region, involving qualified tasters and associated restaurateurs throughout Italy. For 2026, our Biancolilla received the award for Best Oil of Sicily. Biancolilla is one of the oldest and most distinctive cultivars of Western Sicily: an oil with a delicate and elegant profile, with light fruity notes and a balanced structure that makes it extraordinarily versatile in the kitchen. An oil that tells the story of a territory even before it tells the story of an olive mill. This recognition, expressed by the world of quality restaurants, has a special value for us: it means that our Biancolilla has reached the tables of professionals and has convinced them. More information on the association and their selection is available on the official website AIRO – Associazione Internazionale Ristoranti dell'Olio.

The National Ercole Olivario Award is one of the most prestigious competitions dedicated to Italian olive oil excellence, organized annually by the Umbria Chamber of Commerce with the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture. On February 13, 2026, the Sicilian regional selection of the XXXIV edition took place at the Trapani Chamber of Commerce. Frantoi Cutrera won first place in the Extra Virgin category, confirming itself as one of the leading olive oil producers on the entire island. Fourteen Sicilian companies—the highest number ever recorded in previous editions—qualified for the national final. This signals an overall growth in the quality of Sicilian olive oil, with Frantoi Cutrera distinguishing itself at the forefront. Now, our attention turns to Perugia, where the final award ceremony will be held on April 21 and 22, 2026. We will update you again soon. All details on the regional selection are available on the official website of the Ercole Olivario Award.

Five Drops Bibenda 2026.The highest recognition.Our Primo DOP was awarded among Italy's Excellent Oils! An extra virgin olive oil born in the heart of Sicily that continues to stand out for its character, balance, and authenticity.

We brought Akrille's Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Akrille to the prestigious @ifse_culinaryinstitute 🍷 An advanced oenology lesson with the students of the 40th Advanced Italian Cuisine Course, including tastings, regional insights, and wine culture.A special encounter with young students, focused on education and passion for excellence. A big thank you to IFSE Culinary Institute!

At the Olio Officina 2026 Forme dell'Olio competition , @vita21catania 's hOL'IO has won two important awards: 🏆 Platinum Forme Award, the most prestigious of the competition, and the Social Sustainability Award. We at Frantoi Cutrera are also proud of our Biancolilla, awarded the Forme Oro Prize, confirming our constant commitment to quality, identity, and vision.

We are pleased to share an award that makes us proud: Frabolla – Brut Frappato Rosé by Akrille Cutrera-Bastianich has been included among the best Sicilian sparkling wines using the Martinotti Method (Charmat) by the magazine Italia a Tavola. Born from the combination of territory, tradition, and technical attention, Frabolla by Akrille Vini enhances Frappato through a second fermentation in an autoclave that preserves its freshness and elegance. This recognition encourages us to continue our work, describing Sicily with respect and authenticity. Source: Italia a Tavola ( https://www.italiaatavola.net/wine/2026/1/7/dal-brut-al-rose-i-migliori-spumanti-della-sicilia-in-metodo-martinotti/116635/ )

Our Classic Organic Tomato Bruschetta wins the overall winner title at the Milan International Condiments Award 2025 . We can't wait for Saturday, January 24th, when the official awards ceremony will take place as part of the fifteenth edition @olioofficina Festival. We are very proud to bring Sicily to the podium of quality!

Our organic oils continue to stand out internationally . At BIOL Novello 2025 , three of our labels earned the prestigious Extra Gold award: 🌿 First Organic 🌿 First Double Bio 🌿 Biancolilla Bio Proud to bring to your table oils that speak of territory, care, and authenticity.

A sincere thank you to Giovanni Pavone, owner of Pasticceria Pavone , for choosing our Primo extra virgin olive oil in the preparation of his delicious panettone which won the first place prize in the innovation category at the " A Lion in the “Panettone ” competition - The First and Only Competition for sweet leavened Christmas products with Extra Virgin Olive Oil @leonedorointernational ! 🎄 Supporting local businesses in Chiaramonte Gulfi is a truly meaningful gesture, and we're proud to see our products alongside those like Giovanni, who passionately uphold the artisanal tradition and quality.

We're thrilled to share some special news: we've been included in the Flos Olei 2026 guide, the international benchmark for excellent extra virgin olive oil. Flos Olei is the first global guide entirely dedicated to EVO oil, curated by expert tasters and a reference point for producers and enthusiasts. An award that confirms the quality and passion we put into our work every day.