The Estepa Protected Designation of Origin has celebrated the first edition of the award for the quality of extra virgin olive oil produced in its territory. The award for the best EVOO of the Estepa PDO for the 2020/21 harvest campaign has gone to one of the associated oil mills of Oleoestepa SCA, named San José de Lora de Estepa oil mill. Oleoestepa bottle the awarded EVOO under the brand of organic extra virgin olive oil EGREGIO , a Premium reference available in gourmet stores and its online store by clicking here . EGREGIO EVOO comes from organic farming, early harvest and cold extraction. It presents a complex and balanced profile, very fruity, with a diversity of aromas reminiscent of green olives, with hints of ripe olives, fresh grass, green leaf, artichoke and green branch wood. In the mouth, the spiciness and bitterness stand out, harmonious and very balanced, complemented with a touch of sweetness. The contest organized by the Estepa Denomination of Origin is based on two unique milestones that are not presented in any other contest in the world. First of all, participants must have a deposit of at least 40,000 kg of extra virgin olive oil, which forces participants to have a high level of generalized demand in its production. Secondly, all the oils presented must comply with the specifications of the Estepa Designation of Origin, the most demanding in the world on certifying the high quality of an extra virgin olive oil. This award recognizes the great work of the associated oil mills located in the territory protected by the Estepa Designation of Origin in the development of a sustainable olive grove and an extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality.