Great Taste Award 2026
Our Aegean MONO Throumbolia Receives an Award
By 8:26 Histories Charilaos Gounaras
There are moments when external voices confirm what you've felt from the very beginning. This is one of them.
We are extremely pleased to announce that our Aegean MONO Throumbolia – a single-varietal extra virgin olive oil made from the Throumbolia olive – has been awarded one star at the prestigious Great Taste Award 2026.
What is the Great Taste Award?
The Great Taste Award is considered one of the most respected food awards in the world. Each year, thousands of products from all over the world are blind-tasted and judged by an independent panel of experts – no brand name, no packaging, only the pure taste counts. One star means: this product is exceptionally good. It's not a marketing promise – it's an independent verdict.
What the jury said
The judges described our Aegean MONO Throumbolia with words we couldn't have chosen better ourselves:
"This is a bright goldish green, clear oil with a mild, fresh grassy nose. On tasting, it is creamy and a modern style of oil, not intense. There is a balance of forward fruits and a hint of bitterness but all gently coming through with a long finish and a tickle of pepperiness."
And further:
"This vibrant-coloured olive oil has an inviting grassy-citrus aroma. This follows through to the palate, with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a balanced peppery finish. An elegant, simple oil the judges commended for its great texture and balance."
Creamy, balanced, elegant. A long finish, a delicate peppery note, fresh grassy-citrus aromas – exactly what the Throumbolia olive expresses at its peak.
What makes Aegean MONO Throumbolia special
The MONO in the name says it all: This is a single-varietal oil – pressed exclusively from the Throumbolia olive, which is native to Evia and known for its natural richness in polyphenols.
While our classic Everlasting Excellence is a natural blend of Manaki and Throumbolia, Aegean MONO shows what Throumbolia can do on its own: powerful, clear, full of character – and yet surprisingly accessible. The jury aptly summed it up: an excellent everyday oil that enriches any kitchen.
Early harvested, cold-pressed, unfiltered in its essence – and now officially awarded.
A confirmation, not a surprise
We produced this oil with the same care as everything we do: with respect for the tree, the soil, and the moment of harvest. That an independent panel of world-class tasters experiences the same taste that we do every time we open a bottle – that's no surprise. But it's a confirmation that makes us proud.
To our customers who have trusted us from the beginning: Thank you. This award belongs to you too.
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