Herdeiros Passanha’s new “Dom Diogo” cold pressed olive oil

Herdeiros Passanha has launched “Dom Diogo” olive oil. Their highest level of available oil, Dom Diogo is cold-extracted for exceptional taste. Dom Diogo was just awarded the gold medal at the Castelo Branco, the second edition of the Biennial of Olive Oil (who knew there was such a thing!)

Base and Michael Young are responsible for the identity and bottle design of Herdeiros Passanha products. Dom Diogo is the first to utilize the black bottle.

For more information on Herdeiros Passanha, please see our initial story as well as our feature about the Herdeiros Passanha launch.

Herdeiros Passanha's "Quinta de São Vicente" bottle

Herdeiros Passanha’s Quinta de São Vicente has won yet another award. A Silver Medal in the category of Innovative Design at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2009 Competition. This follows a recent win for excellence in packaging design at “365: AIGA Annual Design Competition.”

The identity for the Herdeiros Passanha brand was developed by Base. The bottle was designed by Michael Young.

For more information on Heirderos Passanha see:

Passanha Olive Oil with Michael Young
Herdeiros Passanha Launches Quinta de São Vincente Olive Oil

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