Pienza Trip Overview
This is a course that would suit food lovers, gourmets, food enthusiasts and
professionals who want a deepen their knowledge of the whole production and
commercial process of olive oil “from the earth to the plate”
Our goal is to offer a well balanced theory and practical course that will provide
participants with the right skills and knowledge to be able to communicate the
rational use of olive oil in the kitchen and on the table, in particular harmonization
of olive oil and food pairing.
The olive oil sommelier is a professional that knows how to turn costs into profit
opportunities in retail, restaurants and for consumers
At course completion, participants will have acquired skills and certification (Sensory
Aptitude Certificate) entitling them to join the International Register of “Olive Oil
Experts”.
These new olive oil professionals have the opportunity to be part of a professional
olive oil evaluation panel or jurers in international olive oil competitions.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Pienza, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Pienza, Toscana, Italy
This is a course that would suit food lovers, gourmets, food enthusiasts and
professionals who want a deepen their knowledge of the whole production and
commercial process of olive oil “from the earth to the plate”
Our goal is to offer a well balanced theory and practical course that will provide
participants with the right skills and knowledge to be able to communicate the
rational use of olive oil in the kitchen and on the table, in particular harmonization
of olive oil and food pairing.
The olive oil sommelier is a professional that knows how to turn costs into profit
opportunities in retail, restaurants and for consumers
At course completion, participants will have acquired skills and certification (Sensory
Aptitude Certificate) entitling them to join the International Register of “Olive Oil
Experts”.
These new olive oil professionals have the opportunity to be part of a professional
olive oil evaluation panel or jurers in international olive oil competitions.
Itinerary
Olive Oil Sommelier Course
This is an intensive and professional course, conducted in Pienza, in the heart of Tuscany during harvest period by highly qualified teachers recognize by International Olive Council and in accordance with international rules.
Didactical lessons, comparative tests of sensorial analysis, guided tasting sessions of more than 60 olive oils coming from different countries, cooking demonstrations, visits to olive oil mills fully functioning, marketing lectures and techniques of commercial valorization of the oil: these are all the ingredients of this course.
Aspirant olive oil sommeliers arrive every year from USA, Canada, Brazil, Turkey, Singapore, Australia, China, New Zealand, Scandinavia, France Argentina, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia, Taiwan, Japan, Croatia, Dubai, Emirates, The Netherlands, Greece.
At course completion, participants will have acquired skills and competencies in olive oil sensory assessment and they will be able to recognize and communicate the innovative use of olive oil in the kitchen and on the table through the harmonization of olive oil and food pairing.
