Topics included the varieties of extra-virgin olive oil, typical characteristics of production sites, labels on olive oil bottles, the "best before" date and how to preserve olive oil.
The seminar also discussed pairing with other ingredients and flavours. The Institute and Aiso have organised several events this year including a three-day seminar on olive oil in January at "Sapori d'Italia". It featured a focus on "Exploring mono-variety olive oil", 'Tasting new olive oil' and "Olive oil as an aperitif". An oil masters seminar will be held on Sept. 14-19. (AGI)