LODO, evolution of L’Orciolo D’Oro, is the oldest competition in the world dedicated to EVOO, born from an idea of Marta Cartoceti in 1985 and organised since the 1st edition with her daughter Manuela Vigo.
Our strength lies in the continuity of the family tradition.
We are the only professional international context that boasts 32 consecutive editions.
LODO promotes and announces the International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Selections for the international guide LODO GUIDE 2024.
The guide promotes the best olive oils in the world, raising awareness about extra virgin olive oils of excellence.
LODO is a Qualifying Gourmet QG project, whose distinguishing feature lies in the quality and aesthetic of each product presented.
Via scientific and technical campaigns aimed at communicating the qualitative and health properties associated with extra virgin olive oil, LODO raises consumer awareness about the benefits of daily use of this wonderful food.
Olive oil producers achieving in the LODO competition enjoy increased visibility on world markets, thanks to marketing campaigns aimed at stimulating the purchase of LODO award-winning products.
In particular via the promotion, distribution and marketing of the oil promoted by the guide through our e-commerce platform www.lodoguidestore.com.
Only companies that join the competition and obtain a score of 85/100 or higher will be able to be listed on our platform.
The intention is also that of encouraging olive growers and oil producers to continuously strive to improve the quality of their products.
We support olive growers by accompanying them, where required, through all phases of cultivation and production up to sensory analysis, helping them where necessary to detect possible problems and identify possible defects.
We collaborate with the most accredited and authoritative professionals in the sector and provide professional advice.
For info write to : info@lodo-guide.com
With LODO Calling, the new newspaper, we will report on the reality around us from a different point of view than usual. The name is a reference to what Lodo has represented and still represents, with its history, but it also wants to open up to the future, to new forms of communication.
The new magazine wants to be a catalyst for trends, a litmus test of what surrounds us: from food to photography, from fashion to architecture, from music to design, from moods to everything that is trendy, without neglecting that from which everything originated: Extravirgin Olive Oil.
To do this we will tell stories, and the protagonists of those stories, we will interview well-known personalities and experts in each sector we will talk about.
A task that we have decided to tackle with articles written by our team: the editorial staff, an important network of contributors, and a number of signatures from the most diverse fields, who have decided to embrace the LODO Calling project.
The LODO GUIDE was established with the goal of spreading the word about the culture surrounding EVOO, promoting the territories where the olives are grown and of course, putting the producers themselves at centre stage.
In synergy with the LODO project, autumn 2021 saw the launch of a new format:
Olive-growing territories, producers, routes, culture and tourism lie at the heart of LODO LE STRADE DELL’OLIO. From a competition and accompanying guide, aimed at showcasing the best international olive production, to the roads of Italy and the entire world. An exciting journey through some of the most productive regions in the form of an itinerant film from the best oil mills and producers.
A fascinating account of professions, traditions, landscapes and gastronomic excellence.
Images, words, experiences.
The project started with the production of the first 4 short films in 4 regions: Marche, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. For each region, 4 of the territory’s best olive oil producers participated to form an itinerary consisting of 4 routes, each one leading to a producer.
Starting out from a well-known regional city, the proposed itinerary has been developed via the creation of short films about the itineraries proposed in the guide, which document the journey with images of villages, monuments, and other particular attractions symbolic of the territory itself.
At each destination, we filmed a presentation of each producer with a focus on its facilities, its team and the oil produced.
Itinerant culture, and a poetic of images which narrate the professional realities underlying these products of excellence, by promoting awareness of these territories and their businesses.
For more information on
LODO – Le Strade dell’Olio contact lestradedellolio@lodo-guide.com
It is the competition dedicated to evo-based condiments and oils flavoured with natural flavourings.
The evolution of the agri-food sector, dictated both by changing lifestyles and by the continually ‘refining’ research of consumers all over the world, who have become more ‘cultured’, original and demanding, has led to a significant growth of a slice of the market for innovative and high quality products. This is how the proposal and demand for products such as extra virgin olive oil-based condiments took shape, deserving special attention as they are sought after and used in all levels of cuisine.
With LODO SCENT GOURMET we select the best flavours from around the world.
We are a Qualifying Gourmet Project that promotes absolute quality and the company requirement is the commercialisation of the product. Our aim is to recognise, enhance and promote quality, believing that this characteristic is independent of the quantity of oil produced.
With this in mind, large productions that respect high quality standards will be highlighted in the guide with a dedicated icon.
The following regulations apply to both LODO – MILAN IOOC and LODO SCENT GOURMET competitions unless otherwise specified
The Competition is open to EVOO producers, whether individual or associated, and is reserved for extra virgin olive oils classified as such according to the parameters and rules established by EC regulations 2568/91, 1989/03 and 510/06 and subsequent updates. The minimum total company production quantity required for participation in the contest is 5 Quintals (500kg).
The evoo samples admitted to the Competition, after an organoleptic examination and documentation by the Management, will be subjected to a further organoleptic examination carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex XII to EC Reg. 2568/91, 1989/03 and 510/06, by an International Jury of certified tasters entered in the Lists or Lists of tasters established in accordance with the regulations in force, belonging to the various associations/ delegations of tasters involved, from Italy and abroad.
Samples may be subjected, at the request of the Management or the Jury, even if only for certain parameters, to a chemical-physical examination at an analysis laboratory chosen by the Management, which will bear the costs.
El análisis sensorial de la Dirección y del Jurado es definitivo e incuestionable.
The Management guarantees that the samples for the tasting selections and / or those sent to the analysis laboratory will be fully anonymised in keeping with the ordinary procedures. The Management guarantees the correct execution of the process at all times.
The samples submitted are stored in a dark environment at a constant temperature of 13/14 degrees centigrade in order to ensure their optimal preservation.
LODO – MILANO IOOC is divided into 2 phases:
The first phase is dedicated to the Northern Hemisphere, and the second phase to the Southern Hemisphere.
The first phase opens on 9th November and ends on 15th March.
Sensory analyses will be performed each time the samples arrive in order to capture all the taste and olfactory nuances that an extra virgin olive oil can give us.
The second phase opens on 15th March and ends on 15th June.
Companies in the Northern Hemisphere that were not able to enter the first phase because they were either awaiting certification or various other reasons that made it impossible for the company to enter the first phase may participate in the second phase. All participating samples whether from the Northern or Southern Hemisphere compete for the same Awards and Recognitions.
Flavoured extra virgin oil-based seasonings from a minimum marketed batch of 50 litres in the single category are allowed:
The tastings will be carried out on a case-by-case basis as the samples arrive.
ONE PHASE opening on 9th November 2022 and closing on 15th June 2023: Dedicated to companies in the NORTH EMISPHERE and those in the SOUTH EMISPHERE.
All participating samples whether from the Northern or Southern Hemisphere compete for the same Awards and Recognitions.
PRESELECTION – LODO’S SELECTION – LODEVOLI
Major associations and professional delegations from Italy and abroad take part in the competition.
Oil samples will be admitted to the pre-selection after an organoleptic and documentation examination by the Management.
An International Contest, an International Jury.
THREE-STEP SELECTION
PRESELECTION
The preselection consists in identifying any defects in a sample that would lead to its elimination from the competition.
In the event that the oil should present a defect, we have decided, in view of the many difficulties, to refund the registration fee.
LODO’S SELECTION
Samples that pass the pre-selection stage enter LODO’s Selection where the oils are evaluated by a panel of tasters from the Associations or Delegations of professional tasters and from national and international tasting bodies.
In this second step, LODO’s Selection, samples which obtain a score of 95/100 or over proceed to the next phase.
LODEVOLE
In this phase the jury is made up of representatives of the Associations and Delegations involved, and representatives of the national and international professional tasting bodies that distinguished themselves during the LODO’s Selection phase. A Lodovole jury for Lodovole oils.
All participating companies and oils that pass the LODO’s Selection phase with a score of 85/100 or more will be featured in the second paper edition of the LODO GUIDE 2024, available from December 2023.
The Management reserves the right to publish only the names of the producers and oils that have met the standards of the QG project.
The FORMAT includes a selection of tastings curated and directed by the LODO management.
Only aromatised oils that have obtained a score of 85/100 or higher will be published in the guide.
The Management reserves the right to publish only the producers and the oils that have met the standards of the QG project.
The LODO Competition was conceived, and is organized and managed by, Manuela Vigo and Vincenzo Federico Petisi by LODO.
LODO Management: Manuela Vigo and Vincenzo Federico Petisi.
LODO Jury Management: Manuela Vigo and Vincenzo Federico Petisi.
All the sample evaluation forms will be drawn up by the LODO Management.
TECHNICAL COORDINATION OF THE JURY
PHASE 1 / PHASE 2
The Jury is coordinated by a Panel Leader: Marcello Scoccia.
The composition of the Panel will be heterogeneous according to the technical-tasting characteristics of each member of the Jury.
The LODO tasting Panel, composed of Italian and foreign tasters, is made up exclusively of professional tasters enrolled in the Registers or Lists of tasters established according to the regulations in force, belonging to the various associations of tasters from Italy and abroad.
LODO, throughout the competition, acts as guarantor with regard to compliance with current legislation and the principles underlying the same.
Registration can be carried out on the website www.lodo-guide.com by accessing the relevant section of the site (click on the button labelled REGISTER).
Select the type of oil and immediately afterwards the quantity of oils you wish to enter by clicking on the number you are interested in (you can select up to 10 oils);
Select LODO QGP* if you wish to enter for further prizes and awards.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
For evo-based seasonings participating in LODO SCENT GOURMET it is not possible to subscribe to LODO QGP.
You must fill in the form and follow the instructions for payment, which can be made either by bank transfer or by credit card online (Stripe, Apple Pay)
Once the payment has been finalised, you will receive an email with a link to download the forms in editable PDF format: Company Profile and Oil Sheet.
Once completed, you will have to send them to customer@lodo-guide.com .
The forms must be completed in block letters or digitally and signed.
In the case of participation with several samples, the Oil Sheet form must be downloaded and completed for each oil in the competition.
Registration is completed on payment of the fee.
Completion of the registration process authorises the Management to publish to publish the company and its data in the guide.
PHASE 1 :
Dedicated exclusively to companies in the NORTHERN EMISPHERE.
Candidates to participate in the Contest must send no later than 15th March 2023 the following :
To :
LODO
VIA DEI FRANZONE 4
16145 GENOVA
ITALIA
The following information material must be sent by email to customer@lodo-guide.com :
IMPORTANT:
The requested materials, specifically, LOGO, BOTTLE PHOTO, LABEL must necessarily be in high definition (PDF or vector) and must be received no later than 15th March 2023 or the sample will be excluded from the guide publication.
No appeals or objections will be allowed.
Chemical analyses must contain the following parameters: oleic acidity, peroxides and polyphenols (polyphenols optional). Analyses must refer to the same batch as the sample submitted to the competition and may not be dated later than 180 days from the day of submission of the sample.
The Management declines all responsibility for any delay in the arrival of the samples, for alterations to the samples, for breakages or any other damage suffered during transport.
Shipping and customs clearance costs are the full responsibility of the participating companies.
PHASE 2 :
Dedicated to companies in the SOUTH EMISPHERE and those in the NORTH EMISPHERE (see Art.1).
Candidates to participate in the Contest must register no later than 1 June 2023 to avoid inconvenience with customs and must send :
To :
LODO
VIA DEI FRANZONE 4
16145 GENOVA
ITALIA
The following information material must be sent by email to customer@lodo-guide.com :
IMPORTANT:
The requested materials, specifically, LOGO, BOTTLE PHOTO, LABEL must necessarily be in high definition (PDF or vector) and must be received no later than 15th June 2023 or the sample will be excluded from the guide publication.
No appeals or objections will be allowed.
Chemical analyses must contain the following parameters: oleic acidity, peroxides and polyphenols (polyphenols optional).
Analyses must refer to the same batch as the sample submitted to the competition and may not be dated later than 180 days from the day of submission of the sample.
The Management declines all responsibility for any delay in the arrival of the samples, for alterations to the samples, for breakages or any other damage suffered during transport.
Shipping and customs clearance costs are the full responsibility of the participating companies.
Candidates to participate in the LODO SCENT GOURMET, dedicated exclusively to aromatised extra virgin oils, must send in the following no later than 15th June 2023
To :
LODO
VIA DEI FRANZONE 4
16145 GENOVA
ITALIA
The following information material must be sent by email to customer@lodo-guide.com :
IMPORTANT:
The requested materials, specifically, LOGO, BOTTLE PHOTO, LABEL must necessarily be in high definition (PDF or vector) and must be received no later than 15 June 2023 or the sample will be excluded from publication in the guide.
No appeals or objections will be allowed.
The Management declines all responsibility for any delay in the arrival of the samples, for alterations to the samples, for breakages or any other damage suffered during transport.
Shipping costs, customs clearance are the full responsibility of the companies
Should the oil be defective, you can request a refund of the entire registration fee.
The LODO – MILANO IOOC registration fee is €200 (two hundred / 00) for each sample of oil participating in the LODO GUIDE.
From the third sample onwards, the registration fee is €150 (one hundred and fifty / 00) per sample.
Examples:
Payment can be made in the following ways:
To enter
LODO QGP – LODO QUALIFYNG GOURMET PROJECT (see Art. 10)
The registration fee is € 150 per company.
The LODO SCENT GOURMET registration fee is €200 (two hundred / 00) for each sample of oil participating in the LODO GUIDE.
From the third sample onwards, the registration fee is €150 (one hundred and fifty / 00) per sample.
Payment can be made in the following ways:
All participating companies and oils that obtained a score of 85/100 or higher at the LODO’s Selecion stage will be published in the LODO GUIDE 2024 published in December 2023.
The Management, however, reserves the right to publish only those companies and oils that meet the requirements of the QG (Qualifyng Gourmet) project.
LODO EVALUATION
Evaluation is based on the comparative analysis of three factors:
The technical evaluation, in combination with the QG (Qualifying Gourmet) assessment, will identify the award-winning oils.
ONE ORCIOLO OTTIMO from 88 – 90
High quality, with a perfect balance between the various olfactory and gustatory aspects. Excellent regional representation.
TWO ORCIOLO ECCELLENTE from 91 – 94
Unique characteristics perfectly in harmony with the cultivar or the blend and the production area of the same. International olive growing excellence.
THREE ORCIOLO LODEVOLE from 95 – 99
One of the LODEVOLE, or commendable oils, identifying with the region and the cultivar in an exciting and unique way. The “non plus ultra” of international olive growing.
STAR
For companies that have shown excellent quality over all the oils presented, with a score of 91/100 or more.
LODO SCENT GOURMET EVALUATION
All participating companies and condiments that score 85/100 or higher will be published in the LODO GUIDE 2024.
Our evaluation method is based on the comparative study of three factors :
ONE STAR SCENT GOURMET, EXCELLENT from 88 – 90
High quality, important balance between the aroma and the olive oil used. Excellent SCENT GOURMET representation.
TWO STAR SCENT GOURMET, EXCELLENT from 91 – 94
Great elegance and harmony, excellent fusion of aroma with cultivar or blend. Excellence of the international SCENT GOURMET.
THREE STAR SCENT GOURMET, LODEVOLE from 95 – 99
Structure and harmony masterfully expressed in a bouquet of unique olfactory and taste sensations, evo flavoured perfectly in line with the canons of gourmet cuisine and haute cuisine.
The non plus ultra of international SCENT GOURMET representation.
“I VOLTI DELL’OLIO” (THE FACES OF OIL)
A prestigious photographic project, via which an internationally renowned photographer will photograph the patrons of the companies that have won an award.
The protagonists of “I VOLTI DELL’OLIO” are the Winners of the LODO GUIDE 2024 edition, who are each awarded a ORCIOLO D’ORO:
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
OIL MILL OF THE YEAR
BEST LIGHT FRUITY
BEST MEDIUM FRUITY
BEST INTENSE FRUITY
BEST ORGANIC
BEST PDO
BEST PGI
BEST MONOCULTIVAR
BEST BLEND
MILAN AWARD: to the company that most stands out for its dynamics and for being formed by young promise.
The PINK PLANET Award: awarded to a company with female leadership, that has demonstrated its ability to work with courage and tenacity in a business environment that is not always favourable.
In addition to the award, the company will receive a prize worth € 1000 for a dedicated graphic design.
LODO COUP DE COEUR: awarded to the company that most impressed us during the new 2022/2023 season.
The GREEN & INNOVATION AWARD: awarded to the company whose processing methods best minimise environmental impact.
EXTREME CULTIVAR AWARD : Cultivars to be protected and defended as a unique and priceless heritage of mankind.
HEROIC OLIVE GROWING AWARD : The award is given to a company that has distinguished itself for its commitment and dedication in a heroic context.
LODO OLIVE GROWING AWARD 2024 :
Explosion and Kindness.
The cultivar that most impressed us in the 2022/2023 season.
GIANT STEPS” AWARD
Artists of exceptional productions at the tasting.
I Volti dell’Olio 2023 and I Volti dell’Olio 2022 will be the protagonists and official tasters who will decide the oil to be awarded this important prize.
An exceptional jury, the best producers in the world involved in the sensory evaluation of evo with the aim of getting to know the behind-the-scenes of LODO, the tools and systems of evaluation, experiencing first-hand all the responsibility that one experiences when called upon to judge.
An award designed to offer I Volti dell’Olio 2023 and I Volti dell’Olio 222 the opportunity to get closer and discover new cultivars, new scents to spread the knowledge of EVO right from them.
The Special Prizes will receive a La LODE award
The SPECIAL PRIZES are:
LODO C&D – LODO CONCEPT & DESIGN:
The bottle, label, and packaging that represent a style.
HYPER EVO AWARD: This prize is awarded to the oil with the highest percentage of polyphenols
SUPERNOVA AWARD: this prize is awarded to a company with a small but outstanding production.
GIUSEPPE FONTANAZZA AWARD: given to a company owner deemed to be an “innovator in Italian olive growing”.
LODO TALENT AWARD : Great passion and dedication accompanied by sacrifice and hard work are the manifestation of great talent;
LODO QGP – LODO QUALIFYING GOURMET PROJECT
The registration to the LODO QGP project gives all registered oils, which have obtained a score of 90/100 or more, the possibility to enter the selection for the following prizes and all the related awards including: a dedicated 1-minute video, a 1-minute reel, a 15-second story and related photos.
The selection will be carried out exclusively by the LODO Management in synergy with the QG (Qualifyng Gourmet) perspective.
All the above material will also be published on all official LODO social channels.
LODO will purchase from the winning companies of the RED CARPET AWARD, LODO SWEET and THE CHEF’S CHOICE n.60 bottles respectively of the oil that won the award, which will be used by the relative chef in the realisation of the dish presented or in the case of THE CHEF’S CHOICE in his kitchen.
Prizes and awards will only be given to oils scoring 95/100 or higher.
The winners of LODO SCENT GOURMET are the first prize-winners, according to our evaluation method, in the following categories
BEST HERB-FLAVOURED
BEST SPICE FLAVOURING
BEST FRUIT FLAVOURING
BEST TUBER FLAVOURING
An exclusive communication and promotion project will be created for each category winner through the involvement of chefs and influencers. Special recipes masterfully constructed and presented by the social protagonists to enhance LODO oils and companies:
a dedicated 1-minute video, a 1-minute reel, a 15-second story and related photos.
Only flavoured oils that have obtained a score of 85/100 or higher will be published in the guide.
Awards and Special Prizes will be presented and announced at the Awards Event.
Prizes that will not be collected may be sent on request, and shipping costs will be paid by the producer. The LODO GUIDE 2024 publication will be marketed and distributed at
Leading Book Stores
High level concept stores
Online bookshops (Amazon, Ibs)
www.lodo-guide.com
www.lodoguidestore.com
The Management reserves the right to modify these regulations at any time, should the need arise.
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