We are proud to announce that Fonte della Pace Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Harvest 2025 has received the prestigious 5 Gocce Award in the Bibenda 2026 Guide, the highest recognition for olive oil excellence in Italy.
This important achievement confirms our commitment to quality, sustainability, and authentic Italian craftsmanship.
What Is Bibenda?
The Bibenda Guide is one of Italy’s most authoritative publications dedicated to wine, extra virgin olive oil, grappa, and hospitality excellence. Published annually by the Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, Bibenda includes:
- Over 30,000 selected wines
- 460 olive oil estates
- 300 resorts
- The finest Italian grappas
With more than 400,000 copies distributed, Bibenda is considered a benchmark of excellence and a reference for sommeliers, chefs, industry professionals, and international buyers.
Being included — and especially receiving the 5 Gocce Award — represents national recognition at the highest level.
The Meaning of the 5 Gocce Award
The 5 Gocce (Five Drops) are the highest score awarded by Bibenda to extra virgin olive oils that demonstrate:
- Exceptional sensory balance
- Purity and complexity
- Outstanding aroma and structure
- Sustainable and meticulous production
- Authentic expression of terroir
Only a small number of producers receive this distinction each year, making it one of the most respected olive oil awards in Italy.
Fonte della Pace 2025 – Italian Excellence
Our Fonte della Pace 2025 reflects the character of our Umbrian land: elegant, balanced, and deeply connected to tradition.
Each harvest is carefully managed, with olives hand-picked at the perfect moment and cold-pressed within hours to preserve freshness, aroma, and nutritional properties.
This award is not only a recognition of a product — it is a tribute to our olive trees, our soil, and the passion we dedicate to sustainable agriculture.
The 47th Forum on the Culture of Olive Oil and Wine
The official award ceremony will take place during the
47th Forum on the Culture of Olive Oil and Wine,
at the prestigious Rome Cavalieri in Rome on March 21, 2026.
This annual forum gathers producers, sommeliers, journalists, and experts from across Italy to celebrate the finest expressions of Italian wine and olive oil.
Receiving the 5 Gocce Award at this event places Fonte della Pace among the top extra virgin olive oils of Italy for 2026.
A Recognition of Authentic Italian Craftsmanship
For us, this award represents more than excellence — it reflects our philosophy:
- Respect for nature
- Sustainable farming
- Traditional methods combined with precision
- Dedication to quality over quantity
We are grateful to share this milestone with everyone who supports and believes in authentic, high-quality Italian olive oil.