Driven by the quest for excellence.
We enter competitions every year, all over the world, to put ourselves to the test. Winning gold year after year is one of the ways that we can confirm the consistency of the quality of our oils.
De Rustica at the SA Olive Awards
– 2023: 5 Gold Awards
– 2024: 5 Gold Awards
– 2025: 5 Gold Awards
De Rustica’s extra virgin olive oils are renowned for their exceptional quality, reflecting a meticulous approach to olive cultivation and oil production. These oils are crafted using carefully selected olive varieties that are harvested at optimal ripeness and temperature to ensure a rich and balanced flavour profile. The production process emphasises cold extraction and vigilant hygiene to preserve the oil’s nutritional integrity and sensory attributes.
About the SA Olive Awards
The SA Olive Awards were created to honour the olive oil industry in South Africa. The competition only accepts entries of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) produced in the current season. Entries must be 100% South African and made by South African producers registered with SA Olive.
The SA Olive Awards continue to be the highlight of the South African olive industry’s calendar. It acknowledges the hard work and the striving for excellence of local EVOO producers. A panel of expert tasters congregates in Stellenbosch to judge CTC-certified oils and award the gold, silver or bronze stamps of excellence. Consumer confidence is the key to building a strong industry; the SA Olive Awards (and the CTC) focus on maintaining the quality promise to consumers.
South Africa’s world-class, ultra-premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils and humanely raised Klein Karoo Lamb.
