Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 0,5 L Gold Medal - MUSAI
- year2023 - 2024
- countryAlbania
- format500ml
- variety
- milling
- number bottles20000
- locationSkrofotine, Vlorë
Musaj Olive Oil is the symbol of an exceptional combination between tradition and quality in the production of olive oil. Our organic extra virgin olive oil, certified by Bio Inspecta, has been awarded multiple gold medals; the most prestigious are in BIOL and NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. With such certification, we export our oil to the United States, Europe, and Asia, putting the typical taste of Albanian olives into kitchens from around the world.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
This extra virgin olive oil has a bright light green color and is of medium fruitiness. Distinct aromas of crisp green apple, fresh cut grass, and a delicate undertone hint of almond complement each other. Well-balanced, the flavor exudes moderate bitterness that follows through with soft spiciness, housing a delicious fusion of flavors brought forth by mature fruits, herbs, and garden-fresh vegetables. A delicate herbaceous quality lingers on the palate, this is a very versatile and full-of-flavor oil for any meal.
Production Method
Hand-picked olives from the Kalinjot variety, native to Albania's southern regions, are cold-pressed with care in our own mill to maintain their health benefits. Grown in the hills of Skrofotina, Cerkovina, and Trevllazer near Valona, this oil sums up the richness of the terroir of this region. In full cooperation with the Albanian Association of Organic Agriculture, we make sure every bottle is representative of a perfect standard of organic farming.
International Recognition
To date, MUSAI Olive Oil has collected over 14 gold medals, proof of its excellence. Among them are the multiple awards from Italy's BIOL International Competition and New York's NYIOOC. Each one of these honors strengthens our resolves to excel and to produce an olive oil which will remain very special in today's world.
Pairing Suggestions
MUSAI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with its nuanced bitterness and fruity complexity, is perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, fish, or as a finish on fresh bread and cheese platters. It is bound to be the key companion in any kitchen.
The characteristic taste and flavor of MUSAI oil are well known; it is tested by many Olivetti Internationals. Oil tasting panels and accredited laboratories in Italy. Test results are available. 14 gold medals, including extra gold medals
- 2008: BIOL International Competition – Italy - BIOL Albania Award
- 2008: National Competition in Tirana, - First Prize
- 2012: BIOL International Competition – Italy, BIOL Albania Award
- 2013: BIOL International Competition – Italy, GOLD MEDAL
- 2013: BIOL International Competition – Italy, BIOL Albania Award
- 2013 BIOL International Competition – Croatia, GOLD MEDAL
- 2013: National Competition in Tirana, First Prize
- 2014: BIOL International Competition – Italy, BIOL Albania Award
- 2014: National Competition in Tirana, First Prize
- 2014: National Competition in Saranda, First Prize
- 2015: BIOL International Competition – Italy, GOLD MEDAL
- 2015: BIOLNOVELLO International Competition – Italy, GOLD MEDAL
- 2016: BIOL International Competition – Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2016: National Competition in Tirana, First prize
- 2017: Olive Japan International Competition, in Japan, SILVER MEDAL
- 2017: National Competition in Tirana, GOLD MEDAL
- 2018: BIOL International Competition – Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2018: HWK Hong Kong Trade Fair - in Hong Kong - Best Natural Product Award
- 2018: Hong Kong HWK trading exp- in Hong Kong - Best food packaging design
- 2020: BIOLNOVELLO International Competition – Italy EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2020: BIOL International Competition – Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2021: BIOLNOVELLO International Competition - Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2021: BIOL International Competition – Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2022: BIOL International Competition – Italy, EXTRA GOLD MEDAL
- 2023: BIOL International Competition – Italy, GOLD MEDAL
- 2023: NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, New York, GOLD MEDAL (our Illyria brand)