FAQ
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What the house can confirm today about the oils, the certifications and ordering — followed by a general guide to tasting extra virgin olive oil.
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Tasting guide
What to look for in the glass
A general guide to tasting extra virgin olive oil.
Step 1
Warm the glass
Pour a tablespoon into a small tumbler, cover it with one palm and cradle it with the other until it reaches body temperature. Aromas are volatile; warmth releases them.
Step 2
Read the aroma
Uncover the glass and breathe in slowly, then again. Take your time before tasting: the nose tells you most of what the palate will confirm.
Step 3
Take the sip
Draw the oil across the tongue with a little air. Bitterness through the middle of the palate and a peppery close at the throat are characteristic of fresh extra virgin olive oil.
Step 4
Keep it well
Store away from light and heat with the cap tight, and use the bottle steadily once opened. Olive oil is a fresh product.