EVOO Tips & Tasing From Spain
On our recent trip to Spain, my sister and I visited La Almazara in Ronda, where we toured the factory and learned all about the magic of extra virgin olive oil. I’d tasted plenty of olive oil before, but this was the first time I really understood it—especially how each olive oil’s flavor profile centers on three things: bitterness, sweetness, and spiciness.
During the tasting, we were taught to let each oil sit in the mouth for a moment: the front of the mouth picks up sweetness, the back catches the bitterness, and then as you swallow—you feel the heat. There was one oil in particular where we actually felt the spiciness in our throats. I had never noticed that sensation in an olive oil before!
The whole experience became one of my favorite moments of the trip.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil also comes with a long list of health benefits: reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, protection and hydration for skin and scalp, defense against oxidative stress, support for diabetes prevention and management, improved digestion, a stronger immune system—even potential benefits for mental health, including reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and depressive symptoms. It’s no wonder the Mediterranean diet, with olive oil at its core, is so widely researched and praised.
Quick Tips for Choosing a Good Olive Oil
If you’re shopping for olive oil, here are a few simple things to look for:
Choose Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) — this is the highest quality grade.
Look for a harvest date and aim for the most recent one.
Buy dark glass or metal bottles to protect the oil from light.
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Cheers to healthy living!
xx
Victoria and Eric
