Tagged: “Olive oil competition”
Championship of Spanish Olive Oil Tasters held in Priego de Córdoba
There are few things on Earth that can bring people together like a good competition. During the 2010 World Cup, for example, bars across Spain overflowed with both nationals and foreigners cheering for their countries´ teams. In the end, some were disappointed, others were filled with a rare national pride, and a few couldn´t get […]
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Pairing EVOO with oranges
The World Olive Oil Exhibition was held this week in Madrid. The international event had over 60 exhibitors, an extensive oil bar, a business meeting point, gourmet products display area, cooking show, and two conference areas. International experts came to discuss topics such as trade, production and tasting. Dr. Maria Paz Aguilera was one of […]
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Spain and Italy: Ancient partners
Photo: Pepe Nieto As an Expert Olive Oil Taster, I am often asked why Spanish olive oil producers can sell their olive oil to Italy and be resold under an Italian label. The question is often a loaded one of blame and conspiracy as if the Spanish are selling out and the Italians are trying […]
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In April, I was honored to participate on the jury for the International Competition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ovibeja Awards. This was an extensive process where about 40 tasters from around the world gathered in the perfectly situated hotel, Hotel Vila Galé Clube de Campo, in the outskirts of Beja, Portugal to taste over one […]
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