Tenute Librandi
Nocellara Del Belice

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.

Flos Olei Ratings

The Nocellara del Belice from Tenute Librandi has been one of the highest ranking olive oils in the Flos Olei guide with a grading of at least 98 points since 2015.

- 99 points (2022)
- 99 points (2021)

The farm was also awarded "Farm of the Year" by Flos Olei in 2021.

Recent Awards

- BioL - International Prize for the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the World 2022, Extra Gold
- Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2021 - Three Leaves
- BioL - International Prize for the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the World 2020, Exra Gold
- Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2020 - Three Leaves
- Bibenda Guide 2020 - 5 drops
- Bibenda Guide 2019 - 5 drops
- Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2018 - Three Leaves
- Bibenda Guide 2018 - 5 drops
- Biol 2018 International Prize - Extra Gold Medal
- Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition 2018 - Gold Medal
- Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition 2018 - Gold Medal, "Packaging Design" Category
- New York International Olive Oil Competition 2018 - Silver Medal
- National review of monocultivar EVOO 2018 - Recognition of Excellence EVO
- Gambero Rosso Guide Oli D'Italia 2017: Best Medium Fruity of Italy and Three Leaves
- New York International Olive Oil Competition 2017 - Gold Medal

The traditional family-operated business Tenute Librandi was founded in 1967 by Pasquale Librandi on the grounds of a century-old oil mill that had been operated by his grandparents. Today, the farm is being carried on by Pasquale's 5 children. Under their leadership that has always prioritised quality as well as innovation, Tenute Librandi has established itself as one of the most acclaimed olive farms in Italy and has received at least 98 points from the Flos Olei guide every year since 2015. In 2021, the farm was also awarded "The Farm of the Year" by Flos Olei. The farm cooperates with important research centers for agriculture including the University of Florence and the Research Centre for Olive Growing and Olive Product Industry in Cosenza.

The picturesque olive farm is located at the "boot tip" of Italy at the edge of the small village of Vaccarizzo Albanese in the province of Cosenza in Calabria. The olive groves are tucked in among rolling hills at 400m above sea level and only a few kilometres removed from the Ionian Sea. Optimal conditions for the growth of thriving olive trees characterise the climate and geography.

Tenute Librandi has pursued certified organic cultivation since 1997 and has accrued expertise in cultivating the local varieties Carolea, Dradista, Noceralla del Bellice as well as the Italian specialty Frantoio.

Cultivation and processing take place according to the highest technical and quality standards. The olives are milled within 8 hours of harvest on the farm's own machines. A 3-phase cold extraction method in a decanter centrifuge enables a gentle means of processing that retains the highest possible concentration of phenols and aroma.