There are milestones that hold a special value, not only for the recognition they represent, but above all for everything they embody. They tell the story of everyday work, of the desire to bring an Extra Virgin Olive Oil you can be proud of to your tables. For us at San Biase, participating in the “Elaioteca Dieta Mediterranea Award”, the prestigious competition dedicated to Extra Virgin Olive Oils from the province of Cosenza, was exactly that: a moment of joy and pride that we are delighted to share with all of you today.
An opportunity that brought us great emotion: our oil received recognition and was included in the prestigious “Carta degli Oli 2026”, a project designed to promote the local olive oil production and introduce it to the world of catering.
Two important achievements that fill us with pride and add even more value to the journey we pursue every day. A milestone we wish to share with those who choose San Biase every day and appreciate the value of an Extra Virgin Olive Oil born from passion and the bond that ties us to our land.
Because San Biase is not just oil; it is a story made of care, dedication, and love for what we do. And it is precisely this story we wish to tell you.
Elaioteca Dieta Mediterranea Award: when quality meets the land
The Elaioteca Dieta Mediterranea Award represents the evolution of the historic L’Oro dei Bruzi competition, which reached its thirteenth edition in 2026. Organized by the Cosenza Chamber of Commerce through the Special Company Promocosenza, the competition is dedicated to selecting and promoting the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils from the province of Cosenza.
The 2026 edition marks an important step: the award is now part of a broader project promoting local agri-food excellence, bringing together producers, the land, and culinary culture. The participating oils are presented in different categories based on the intensity of their fruitiness: light, medium, and intense.
That plaque that reminds us why we do it
Those who produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil know how much dedication this work requires. Quality is not something to be told only in words; it is a daily commitment.
For this reason, the recognition we received is an incentive to continue, to improve, and to carry on our work with the same passion as always.
But the greatest value and recognition remains the trust of those who choose our Oil and bring it to their table.
San Biase in the Carta degli Oli 2026
Another important satisfaction is the inclusion of our San Biase Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the “Carta degli Oli 2026”. Promoted as part of the Cosenza Chamber of Commerce initiatives, the Carta degli Oli was created to promote the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils and is aimed particularly at national and international catering operators, helping to create opportunities for those who produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil to meet those who wish to discover its characteristics.
Being part of this project means reaching new people, bringing with us the values and passion that accompany our work.
We believe that olive oil culture also passes through knowledge: learning to recognize the different intensities of fruitiness, discovering the aromatic nuances, and understanding how to use an Extra Virgin Olive Oil to enhance dishes. And knowing these differences means learning to appreciate even more one of the fundamental ingredients of our cuisine.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: a culture to share
Initiatives such as the Elaioteca Dieta Mediterranea Award and the Carta degli Oli contribute precisely to spreading this awareness: they bring producers and consumers together, promoting a culinary culture that gives Extra Virgin Olive Oil the place it deserves.
It is a message we identify with and are happy to share through our work.
