Regional Institute of Wine and Oil

IRVO: A journey to discover the excellence of Sicilian PGI olive oil | EVOO Day in Syracuse

Tastings and in-depth discussions on certified cultivars to showcase one of Italy's most important productions.

 

Saturday 6th June theoil will be at the centre of the story in Sicily, in Syracuse, with theIGP Sicilia EVOO Day for an event dedicated to the culture and promotion of certified extra virgin olive oil. A program of activities and free tastings will offer the community the opportunity to discover one of the island's most important supply chains.

The meeting will take place at 10.30 amIGP Sicilia Talk In the Post Office Hall of the Ortea Palace Hotel, the Regional Institute of Olive Oil and Wine (IRVO) will participate in a discussion on certified products and their development. Participants will include: Luca Sammartino Councillor for Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries of the Sicilian Region, Mario Terrasi President of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian IGP Oil, Vito Bentivegna director of IRVO, Alberto Grimelli director of the Natural Theatre, Michael Sciscioli CEO of the State Printing Office, Elio Romano director of CREA, Andrea Giomo of the Marche Agricultural University and Francesco Ferreri president of Coldiretti Sicily.

«Sicily confirms its natural productive vocation for olive growing in the Mediterranean area – highlights the director of IRVO Vito Bentivegna – It is the second Italian region for the production of PGI olive oil, and is also the third most virtuous Italian region for the production of organic olive oil. The island's olive-growing area will reach almost 170,000 hectares in 2025 and is characterized by a high number of companies, approximately 96,000. IRVO data illustrates this development in the supply chain, which positions thePGI Sicily Among the most important certified national productions both in terms of quantities produced and production value, the increase has been recorded starting from 2022, the supply chain has progressed achieving important results: in 2025 it counts 2,663 olive growers, 217 oil mills, 197 packagers and 84 intermediaries".

There is anticipation for the story of one of the island's most distinctive productions, a true excellence for the country with its rich varietal heritage. Among the main cultivars There are Biancolilla, Cerasuola, Moresca, Nocellara del Belice, Nocellara Etnea, Nocellara Messinese, Ogliarola Messinese and Tonda Iblea. Other cultivars present on the island are the Santagatese, the Minuta, the Verdello,  there Zaituna, the Giarraffa.

At 3.00 pm in Syracuse a meeting will take place In-depth talk Technical analysis of the sector's challenges will cover agronomic innovations, sustainability, and developments in the olive oil supply chain.

The sensory journey will begin at 5pm with a guided oil tasting;EVOO Masterclass It will enhance the organoleptic characteristics of EVO oil to explore its aromatic profiles, and will be a real opportunity to share the value of the strict quality criteria of the PGI certification.

During the event, visitors will be able to admire the Sicilian PGI Olive Oil display and participate in tastings led by Campagna Amica's Farmer Chefs, allowing them to experience the guaranteed origin of their products with intense palate sensations and learn about this precious oil that tells the story of a land.

The event is free, registration is required to participate in the experiences offered (https://olioigpsicilia.com/eventi/igp-sicilia-evoo-day/).