Olive groves & vineyards in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece.
I view olive oil like wine,
that is, through its "terroirs",
its sensory experience, and also its food pairings.
That's why, incidentally, I started offering it to wine merchants
because who better than a wine merchant to talk about terroir?
Humans & nature
As with wine, olive oil terroirs refer to an area where collective knowledge, interactions between an identifiable physical and biological environment (soil, climate, biodiversity, grape varieties), and specific olive growing practices (harvesting methods, mill technology, and storage practices included!) develop.
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The olive tree, like the vine
Just as a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, the Loire, or Alsace will give us three very different wines, the same olive "varietal" grown in different regions will yield two oils with very distinct sensory profiles.
The same applies to the same variety in the same region but cultivated differently (irrigation, harvest time, etc.).
This is how we come to speak of an olive oil terroir, far beyond the olive variety or the "harvest"
Olive oil like wine
As with wine, we look for food and oil pairings that provide sensory satisfaction, far beyond health benefits or the simple need for sustenance.
Tasting extra virgin olive oil means adding a touch of excellence to your daily culinary experience.
Visit our blog or follow us on Instagram, where we share various healthy and appetizing recipes.
Even better, come and see me in Barcelona where you can taste any oil for sale (and without obligation) before making your choice.
TERROIRS
AD OLIVETUM Barcelona Shop
Taste any olive oil at no cost before making your choice.
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