FRUITY
An aroma of fresh olives, from green and grassy to ripe and soft.
Fresh · green · aromaticTHE TASTE GUIDELearn the language
Learn the language
of olive oil.
Begin with aroma. Then pay attention to how the oil feels and where its flavor lingers. No specialist vocabulary is required to notice what you enjoy.
BITTER
A clean, structured taste. In virgin olive oil, bitterness can be a positive note.
Layered · elegant · distinctPUNGENT
The lively, peppery sensation that often appears at the back of the throat.
Peppery · vivid · lasting01
Smell
Warm a small amount in a glass with your hand, then breathe in. Notice whether the aroma reminds you of fresh green notes or riper fruit.
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Sip
Take a little oil and let it coat your mouth. Fruitiness may be joined by a pleasant bitterness.
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Notice the finish
A peppery sensation may appear in the throat. Compare its intensity with the aroma and taste.