Frantoi Cutrera first classified at the Ercole Olivario 2026

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.

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Primo DOP - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 6 Bottles Box

€105,90

The Sicilian oil par excellence.

Primo is the monocultivar DOP extra virgin olive oil obtained with 100% olives from the first harvest of the year.

Primo DOP: the award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

Primo DOP is Frantoi Cutrera's flagship brand, the first to receive the award back in 2001. Since then, it has never ceased to be our greatest pride and has never slipped from the podium: it consistently tops the rankings of the main national and international extra virgin olive oil competitions. An undeniable guarantee of consistent quality.

The Monti Iblei DOP at the table.

Primo was the first Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to obtain the Monti Iblei DOP (Controlled Origin) certification. Today, it is one of the most sought-after and prized. Because in the kitchen, more than a condiment, it can be considered a true food: it is an intense, robust, and fragrant oil, suitable for hearty first courses, meats, and legumes. It enhances grilled fish, soups and salads, bruschetta, and Caprese salad. And its intensity defines the destiny of every dish.

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