Certifications
For three generations, Perniola has been synonymous with quality and the culture of extra virgin olive oil.
On this page, we gather the awards, prizes, and certifications obtained over time, testifying to our constant commitment to excellence.
Each achievement tells our story, the territory, and the passion we put into every drop of oil.
FDA Certification
The FDA certification attests that the Perniola facility is duly registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration, an agency that ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The Food Facility Registration Number uniquely identifies the company and authorizes the export of its food products to the USA, confirming internationally recognized reliability, traceability, and quality.
Organic EU
The EU Organic certification attests that Perniola products comply with EU Reg. 848/2018, a European regulation that guarantees organic, sustainable, and controlled agriculture. The code IT BIO 005 identifies the authorized control body, while Operator TD17 ensures traceability, respect for the environment, and the absence of synthetic chemical substances, according to European Union standards.
GOLD at JOOP – Japan Olive Oil Prize 2026
The JOOP – Japan Olive Oil Prize is one of the most authoritative international competitions dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. Organized in Tokyo by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, it awards excellence in the sector each year through a rigorous evaluation by experts.
The Gold Award recognizes oils that stand out for quality, balance, and organoleptic characteristics, positioning themselves among the best productions worldwide.
Flos Olei 2026
The Flos Olei 2026 award recognizes Perniola extra virgin olive oil with a score of 87/100, assigned by the prestigious international guide Flos Olei. This result attests to high quality, a balanced sensory profile, and productive excellence, confirming Perniola among the leading realities in the panorama of quality Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2025
Frantoio Perniola has been selected for inclusion in the Slow Food Editore Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2025, an authoritative reference for quality extra virgin olive oil. This recognition acknowledges production consistency, attention to the local area, and respect for raw materials, highlighting a production model linked to quality, sustainability, and agricultural identity.
Oils of Italy 2025 – Gambero Rosso
Monocultivar Coratina Perniola has been featured in Gambero Rosso's Oli d’Italia 2025 guide, one of the main references for quality extra virgin olive oil. This recognition highlights its aromatic intensity, decisive character, and varietal identity, confirming the excellence of 100% Coratina and Perniola's commitment to production quality.
World's 100 Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2025
Puro Monocultivar Coratina Perniola has been included in the Top 100 Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the World 2025, according to the prestigious Der Feinschmecker Olio Award. This international recognition acknowledges its sensory quality, aromatic intensity, and rigorous production standards, confirming Perniola among the global excellences in high-end extra virgin olive oil.
“Grande Olio” Coratina 2025
The Puro Monocultivar Coratina Perniola was awarded the "Grande Olio" (Great Oil) recognition in Slow Food Italy's Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2025, one of the most authoritative guides in the Italian olive oil landscape. This award recognizes organoleptic excellence, strong connection to the territory, and enhancement of the Coratina cultivar, confirming Perniola among the leading producers of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Coratina Silver Quality Standard
The Puro Monocultivar Coratina Perniola was awarded the Silver Quality Standard at the Masters of Olive Oil International Contest 2025 in Monte Carlo, one of the most authoritative international competitions dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. The award, assigned by an international technical jury, certifies high sensory quality, organoleptic balance, and production rigor, confirming the excellence of Frantoio Oleario Perniola in the landscape of superior quality EVOO.
Peranzana Bronze Quality Standard
Puro Monocultivar Peranzana Perniola was awarded the Bronze Quality Standard at the Masters of Olive Oil International Contest 2023 in Monte Carlo, an international competition dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil. The award, assigned by a specialised technical jury, recognises its balanced sensory profile, varietal typicality and production quality, confirming Frantoio Oleario Perniola's commitment to promoting native cultivars and excellent EVO oil.
