Do an oil tasting

At home

Each oil has different nuances. The flavor profiles of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are the result of our passion, plus long hours of work and research.

Our Master Blenders, in their eagerness to create works of art, are meticulous about combining the flavors.

1.
The Glass

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Blue-tinted glasses are preferred by professionals for tasting oil. Why blue? To keep them from focusing on color, which is not indicative of quality. At your tastings, you can use whatever color glasses you like.

2.
Put some in your glass

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Spoon a little oil gently into the glass.

3.
Swirl the glass in your hands

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This is the time to draw out the aromas. Place your hands around and over the top of the glass. Swirl it gently so that the oil coats the sides.

3.
Swirl the glass in your hands

VISION

SMELL

TASTED

TOUCH

This is the time to draw out the aromas. Place your hands around and over the top of the glass. Swirl it gently so that the oil coats the sides.

4.
Breathe in
the aromas

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SMELL

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Stop and take your time to detect the various nuances. Think about how it smells. Is it green? Ripe? Earthy? Fruity? Does it smell like nuts? Write down your initial impressions so you can compare the oils.

5.
Let the flavors cover your tongue​

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Let it seduce you! Sip enough to appreciate the flavor and hold it on your tongue for a few seconds. Breathe in slowly to help release the flavors and avoid missing any aromas. Close your mouth and breathe out through your nose.

6.
What notes do you perceive?

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Detect all the nuances. Apple? Tomato? Herbs? Bitterness? Nuts? Spices? Do you feel any bitterness on your tongue? Pungency in the back of your throat?

7.
Level of complexity

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Concentrate on the sensations to detect more complex notes. Is it balanced? Does one aroma dominate over all the others? Write down the details so you can compare it with other oils.

7.
Level of complexity

VISION

SMELL

TASTED

TOUCH

Concentrate on the sensations to detect more complex notes. Is it balanced? Does one aroma dominate over all the others? Write down the details so you can compare it with other oils.

8.
Try another oil

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Limpia tu paladar antes de degustar al siguiente aceite. Agua con gas o rodajas de manzana funcionan bien.

Positive Characteristics that Extra Virgin Olive Oil Must Have