Join this masterclass at Italy's first school of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, located in the heart of Rome. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover the world of EVOO, the essential ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, and its fruit of origin, the olive. This guided sensory journey, unique in Rome and Italy, provides an overview of the main expressions of Italy's immense olive-growing heritage. Italy ranks first in the world for olive biodiversity with more than 500 cultivars (cultivated varieties) of olives.
The tasting course is divided between theory and analysis practice. There will be a guided tasting of 5 samples of EVOO and 2 different types of table olives, structured to clarify the differences between quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils and olives.
At the end of the experience, you will acquire the skills to recognize quality EVO Oil and table olives for your home or business.
Tasting course content:
The origin of olive oil
Classification of olive oils
How quality oil is produced and why it is important for health
How to recognize a quality oil through organoleptic analysis
Tasting methodology
Guided practical tasting tests to recognize the merits and flaws of EVOO and table olives
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