Savantes Melbourne 2016
Melbourne, Australia
23rd - 25th November 2016
Taste the World’s Leading Extra Virgin Olive Oils
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Discuss Markets, Health Benefits, Culinary Uses and Quality Standards
Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Valuable Knowledge and Good Company makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes Much More than Tasting
- Taste the wide range of styles and flavour of extra virgin olive oils from many regions around the world
- Taste current international award winners from the northern and southern hemispheres
Oils Tasted at Savantes New York (June 2016)
Participants at the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes Tasting Programme tasted a fantastic range of some of the best extra virgin olive oils from around the World.
The oils sent for inclusion in the tasting programme help to make the Savantes Program what it is. Participants expand their tasting knowledge, skills and experience tasting the oils included in the programme - thank you to the oil producers, distributors and retailers who provided oils for the programme.
Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Teams Show The Way
The first Spanish National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Team Tasting Championship was a resounding success. Held in Priego de Cordoba in Southern Spain the championship attracted 13 teams of 3 from all over Spain. Staged by the PDO for the region Priego de Córdoba (ASCCAL) and International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes the event used the Savantes Tasting Skills Test and additional exercises to assess the tasting ability of the teams.
Included in the tests were extra virgin olive oils contributed by producers from France, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal with the varietals including ocale, picual, arbequina, hojblanca, coratina, cobrancosa, galega, koroneiki, changlot real, manzanilla, cornicabra, l’aglandau, olivastra seggianese, tonda iblei and picuda. An important activity of Savantes is to encourage recognition and appreciation of extra virgin olive oils from all varietals and regions around the world.
Something for Everyone at The Olive Oil Conference Chicago
There is something important for everyone involved in the olive oil industry at The Olive Oil Conference to be held in Rosemont near Chicago starting on 18th July.
For tasters, buyers, traders, retailers and consumers there are sessions on practical tasting to increase sales, get to know oils from different regions and get the best value for your money. Presented by Simon Field, founder of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes, Hayley Stevens, North American Tasting Championship 2015 and Eryn Balch, Executive Vice President of the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) these presentations will enhance your confidence.
Everyone will be able to test their tasting skill in the North American Taster’s Challenge and possibly be recognised as the Champion, a member of The Register of Savantes or an Associate Savante.
For producers and all involved in the supply chain the session on Megatrends by leading Spanish producer Rafael Muela of Mueloliva will help plan for the future.
Publicists, salespeople, promoters and everyone else will learn from Patty Lamberti when she talks about using New and Digital Media to get your message into the public domain.
Participant's Comments
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes tasting programme was established in Melbourne in 2001, and since then has been run locations including New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain and Italy. In 2013 Savantes will be presented in Seville, London and the East Coast of the USA.
Below are some of the comments made by Savantes Participants:
What a great experience Savantes was for me. Your class gave me a whole new level of inspiration.
Chicago 2015
The class is such a great network also. I had met someone at the last class and we became friendly. I now carry her olive oils and honey in my shop!
New York 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed your seminars, instruction and insight. In fact, like a good olive oil, I am still reliving the Savante experience in my mind. Above all, I was affected by your ethical and “no nonsense” approach to the industry, to tasting, and to relaying information. When you began by telling us to be careful what we say and to whom we judge, because in the oil is someone’s livelihood, I was touched by your respect for both the product and producer and I felt instantly like I was in the right place, with the best teacher.
New York 2015
By far, the most memorable and humbling 3 days I've spent in Olive Oil. So glad you challenged my perceived wisdoms on the sensory properties of this mysterious liquid.
New York 2015
I personally had a wonderful time at the programme! It was very nice to meet you all and feel very grateful for this opportunity to learn from such professional and lovely people.
Toledo, Spain 2014
I love the way you teach organoleptic assessment.
Toledo, Spain 2014
Savantes Modena 2017
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes returns to Modena, Italy, where participants will taste some of the World's best extra virgin olive oils and expand their knowledge about olive oil markets, health benefits and standards, as well as tasting skills and experience.
Modena, Italy - 22nd - 24th February, 2017
Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Food, Valuable Knowledge and Good Company makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes More than Tasting
- Taste the wide range of styles and flavour of extra virgin olive oils from many regions around the world
Savantes Seville 2017
International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes
Seville, Spain
7-9 March 2017
Taste the World’s Leading Extra Virgin Olive Oils and
Discuss Markets, Health Benefits, Culinary Uses and Quality Standards
Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Food, Valuable Knowledge and Good Company makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes More than Tasting
- Achieve recognition of your own tasting ability and knowledge by becoming an Associate Savante or Member of the Register of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes