Tasting the World’s Leading Olive Oils
Seville, Spain, 16-18 March 2011

In 11 years Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes has held over 20 olive oil tasting programmes in many countries – Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. During this time the three-day programme has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent forums for assessing the commercially important attributes of extra virgin olive oil.

Savantes informs those with a business or personal interest in olive oil on current taste and market trends around the world. This is achieved by providing:

• The leading extra virgin olive oils from around the world for tasting.
• Tutoring and refreshment of the sensory assessment of olive oils.
• Current local and international market data and price points.
• Realistic commercial evaluation of participant’s oils using the above benchmarks.
• Ideas on the culinary uses of olive oils.
• Practice in the blending of new season oils to a differentiated, marketable and profitable product.
• Opportunities for trading in olive oils required to enhance a blend or reach critical mass.
• A marketing network of accomplished tasters, chefs, distributors and food media.
• Personal development and peer recognition.
• The opportunity to be a Member of the Register of International Savantes

To view the full Seville Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes course programme, click here.

Lead Presenters

In Seville, International olive oil expert Judy Ridgway and Extra Virign Olive Oil Savantes programme founder, oil producer and olive oil trader Simon Field will present the course. For more information about the presenters, visit the presenters page.

Register of International Savantes

During the session ‘Testing Your Skills as a Taster’ on day 3, participants can opt to be evaluated for Savante status and Membership of the Register of International Savantes.
The taste tests evaluate asses tasting skill and knowledge of the range of styles and flavour of extra virgin olive oils from around the world.

Certificate of Attendance

All participants in the Savantes programme receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conclusion of the lat session.