Olive Oil Italy
Extra Virgin Organic
Frantoio Franci
Tuscany

Flos Olei

There are a host of important national and international olive oil competitions across the world from New York to Tokyo and in places traditionally associated with olive oil such as Italy and Spain. Among all of these competitions, the Italian Flos Olei guide is one of the most prominent and has become a point of reference for judging the world's best olive oils. Each year the 500 best oils are given grades out of 100. There are additionally 20 clearly defined award categories ranging from the oil itself, to certain characteristics, the labour, and method of cultivation. The editorial team consists of certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters as well as their international network.

The Tuscan Frantoio Franci is one of the consistently best rated olive oils in the Flos Olei guide with a grading between 98 and 99 points, depending on year.

Awards

2018:
Sol d’Oro International Competition -Sol d’Argento Organic Category
Sirena d’Oro National Competition - Merit Mention
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils)– Special Mention “The best five”
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils)– Special Mention “Organic Selection”
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils)– Special Mention “Monocultivar Selection”
New York International Olive Oil Competition - Best in Class, Organic Medium Fruity
Domina International Olive Oil Contest - Gold Medal

2017:
Sol d’Oro 2017 Competition -Sol di Bronzo Category: Organic
Sirena d’Oro 2017 National Competition - Bronze Medal – Category: Organic
“BIOL” 2017 International Competition - Extra Gold Medal
International BioPRESS OliveOil 2017 -Top25, Intense Fruity
International Competition “Los Angeles County Fair” - GOLD MEDAL – International – Italy – Intense Fruity Category
Guide “Olii d’Italia”, Gambero Rosso 2017 - Special Award Olive Producer of the Year
JOOP Japan Olive Oil Prize 2017 International Competition - Pdo-Pgi Special Prize
New York International Olive Oil Competition 2017 - Gold Award, Medium Fruity Organic
“OLIVE d’OR” International Competition 2017 - Gold Medal – Montreal – Intense Fruity
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils) – Special Mention “Selezione Bio”
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils) – Special Mention “Monocultivar Selection”
Selezione Regionale Oli extravergini DOP e IGP (Regional Selection of Dop and Pgi Extra Virgin Olive Oils) – Special Mention “Selezione Origine”
Domina International Olive Oil Contest 2017 - Gold Medal
Domina International Olive Oil Contest 2017 - Best International DOP/IGP Northern Hemisphere
Traditional Landscape, Conventional Extra Virgin – Organic Extra Virgin – Intense Fruity -1st Prize
Flos Olei - Top 20 – Best Dop/Igp Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Medium Fruity

2016:
Legambiente 2016 National Competition - 1° Prize –Light Fruity Category
“BIOL” 2016 International Competition - Extra Gold Medal
Extrascape International Competition for the Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil & The Best Olive Landscape 2016 - Award for the best architecture for Olive oil mills – architecture and recovery – Frantoio Franci

2015:
Guide “Olii d’Italia”, Gambero Rosso 2015 - Best Olive Oil Mill Award

Location, Cultivation, Processing

Deep in the heart of Tuscany, the Val D'Orcia is tucked away in the region of Siena. The picturesque landscape with flat plains and captivating rolling hills has inspired artists since at least the Renaissance to create beautiful paintings. The Val D'Orcia became a UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site since 2004.

The Villa Magra has been home to the olive farm of the Franti family since 1958. The farm is located on the slopes of the Amiata Mountains above the Val D'Orcia and encompasses over 65ha with approximately 15,000 olive trees. As a family-operated farm, Frantoio Franci made a commitment to producing the best extra virgin olive oils that have won the Leone d'Oro Award on 3 separate occasions since 1999.

Organic Certification