date:Mar 12, 2013
and Sicily, with one winning oil each. Italy, the home country of extra virgin olive oil, was the acclaimed top nation for quality at this year's expo.
In fact, 20 per cent of the oils were from abroad, in particular from Spain, Portugal, Greece and Israel.
The oils were judged in pre-selection phase by a professional panel, and during the expo by three other panels (comprising professional tasters, chefs and restaurateurs and the ordinary consumer, representing all categories of potential ex