Rio Largo Olive Estate 
On the picturesque afternoon of Friday, August 11, 2023, RIO LARGO Olive Estate and Constantia Glen Wine Estate played host to a remarkable event. This wasn’t just any gathering; it was a celebration of women, a tribute to their strength, courage, and contributions. Brenda Wilkinson, the visionary owner of RIO LARGO, joined forces with her … Read more
Since 2014, RIO LARGO has proudly sponsored the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge, a unique mentorship program that empowers rising talents in the hospitality industry. Executive chefs from various hotels guide their chosen candidates – sometimes even members of the cleaning staff with exceptional passion and potential. With advice, product support, and mentorship, the program culminates … Read more
We just wanted to thank you all for making our Tree to Table Experience such a celebration! What an honour to have you all with us to share what we do. June 27th 2023 will mark 13 years for us at RIO LARGO, and what a journey it has been! We have learned so much … Read more
EVOO OF THE WORLD Brenda WilkinsonCo-Owner of RIO LARGO Olive Estate “Consumption increases in South Africa and also our market grows premium export oil.” – Brenda Wilkinson South Africa is managing to develop EVOOs of great quality in the last years with a clear vocation exporter. Nick and Brenda Wilkinson’s project is a good example … Read more
The 2022 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil awards took place on the 7th of October at the beautiful Asara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. As part of an ongoing partnership between Absa and the SA Olive Industry Association, every year following the annual SA Olive Awards the highest-scoring gold medal winners are entered into an additional round of blind judging. Out … Read more
It has always been in our prerogative to share the finest quality with our consumers and with passion, dedication, and a lot of hard work we have managed to do so, for 10 years! This has resulted in RIO LARGO becoming an award-winning South African product all over the world! As a proud member of … Read more
If you’ve been a die-hard fan since 2011of our liquid gold, RIO LARGO OLIVE OIL – you’ll more likely remember our original series of decanter labels specially designed by Frans Groenewald. This month we are celebrating where we have come from, whilst looking positively toward where we are going! As Brenda travelled far and wide … Read more
