Flos Olei 2026

Flos Olei 2026: Istria Breaks Record with Olive Growers  

Another prestigious recognition for enduring excellence in extra virgin olive oils: For the ninth time, Istria crowned the world’s best olive-growing region

Istria has once again earned remarkable recognition on the international stage for its extra virgin olive oil. In the newly published edition of the Flos Olei guide, Istria stands among the top three regions worldwide — alongside Tuscany and Apulia — reaffirming its global leadership in quality, with 68 olive growers featured.  

For the ninth time, the prestigious international guide Flos Olei 2026, which showcases the finest producers from five continents, has named Istria the world’s best region for extra virgin olive oil.  

The Flos Olei guide selects the 500 finest olive oils from more than a thousand entries, and Istria stands out with an impressive 14% share on the global stage. This remarkable figure reflects the region’s unwavering continuity of excellence, dedication, and the professional strength of its producers.  

Equally noteworthy is the achievement of 18 Istrian olive oil producers, each scoring above 95 points — placing them in the prestigious “extra class,” the highest quality category according to Flos Olei standards. This extraordinary success confirms that Istria leads not only in the number of producers but also in delivering consistent, world-class quality.  

Adding to these accolades, Savudrija’s Mate olive oil, by Aleksandra Vekić, has for the third consecutive year secured a place in the Hall of Fame with a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points.

With excitement and pride, all eyes now turn to the results in the The Best category, which honours estates with special awards for excellence.

Flos Olei, known as the “Bible of Extra Virgin Olive Oils,” is an international guide published by renowned journalist and food-and-wine critic Marco Oreggia, in collaboration with Laura Marinelli. Released in multilingual editions, the guide evaluates olive oils based on their organoleptic qualities, adhering to the strictest standards of its expert tasting panel.

»» Learn more about the Flos Olei 2026 guide: flosolei.com

Istria’s Ranking in the Flos Olei Guide Over the Years
Best extra virgin olive oil region in the world:
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026
»» Istria has claimed the title of the world’s best region nine times

Second best extra virgin olive oil region in the world:
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023, 2025
»» Istria has claimed the title of the world’s second-best region eight times

Istrian olive growers in the Flos Olei 2026 guide:
Mate 100
Olea B. B. 99
Ipša 99
O.P.G. Zubin 98
O.P.G. Matteo Belci 98
O.P.G. Chiavalon 98
Grubić 97
Primizia - San Rocco 97
O.P.G. Oliveri 97
Červar 97
Negri Olive 97
Monte Rosso 97
O.P.G. Damir Vanđelić 96
O.P.G. Buršić 96
Terra Eno Olea 96
Tonin 96
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery 95
Uljara Al Torcio 95
O.P.G. Marko Geržinić 95
Zigante 94
O.P.G. Rheos 94
O.P.G. Kristjan Brajko 93
O.P.G. Filip Čeko 93
O.P.G. Giuseppe Lupieri - Cadenela 93
Cattunar 92
Ulja Komarija 92
Vergal 92
O.P.G. Bodiš 92
Valencano 91
Capo 91
O.P.G. Dean Fabijančić 91
Pluribus Unum 91
O.P.G. Vošten 91
O.P.G. Stelio Bellani 90
O.P.G. Anton Stojnić 90
O.P.G. Turinela 90
Olea Prima 90
O.P.G. Petar Palčić 89
O.P.G. Mario Crnobori 88
Agrolaguna 88
Torač 88
O.P.G. Olea Magica 88
Avistria 88
Olea Kalden - O.P.G. Katica Kaldenhoff 88
Ursaria 88
Mlvn 87
Dolija 08 87
Stancija Collis 87
Dobravac 87
O.P.G. Đani Lubiana 87
O.P.G. Valter Ristić 87
Kalčić 87
O.P.G. Mauricio Beaković 86
Saint’s Drop 86
Agroturizam Fatorić 86
O.P.G. Cergna - Perdisacca 85
O.P.G. Franković 85
Kalavojna 85
O.P.G. Baldaš 85
O.P.G. Vilma Brčić 85
Olivo Monte Cucco 84
O.P.G. Grebac 84
O.P.G. Diego Jurišević 84
Mare Nostrum 84
Poljoprivredna Zadruga Maslinari Istre 83
O.P.G. Rota 83
Del Campo 82
O.P.G. Jurica Martinčić 81