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Extra virgin olive oil is much more than a condiment: it's a key ingredient that elevates the scent and flavor of every dish. And in summer, the season of gourmet salads, it's what turns a "nice meal" into a truly memorable experience. But how do you choose the right oil? Each monocultivar (an oil made from a single olive variety) has a unique aromatic identity that can either enhance or flatten your ingredients. Knowing the oil—its scents, strengths, and even defects—and training your nose is key to perfect pairing. Here are 4 summer salads paired with 4 monocultivar EVOOs, selected...

There’s a moment in tasting a structured red wine when the nose fills with a deep, velvety scent. That’s where blackberry hides, one of the most fascinating fruity aromas to identify. Blackberry is among the deepest scents you can detect in a glass of red wine. It stands out for its richness and immediately evokes ripe red fruit, but very few people can pinpoint it. That’s because it’s less commonly associated with sweets, candies, or everyday drinks, making it harder to memorize. To learn and recognize it, it helps to compare it directly with other red fruit aromas. Describing the...

Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is a precious ingredient, fundamental to Mediterranean and global food culture since ancient times. Often taken for granted, it actually hides a complex aromatic universe, rich in surprising notes and unique health benefits. Anyone who has tasted a truly excellent olive oil knows how unexpected it can be: fresh grass? Artichoke? Banana? Tomato leaf? Learning to recognize quality oil isn't easy—the differences between a mediocre and an excellent EVO can be subtle, yet crucial. To detect them, we need to train our sense of smell—the key player in tasting. That’s where TasterPlace’s Olive Oil Aroma...

In addition to being delicious and an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen, EVOO seems to be a true natural remedy against many diseases. In contrast to several other condiments that may be hazardous to our health, EVOO combats damage to our system that is a result of environmental pollution and the aging process. The healthy properties of EVOO are due principally to the presence of antioxidant polyphenols, vitamin E, oleic acid, and monounsaturated fats. These compounds present in higher quantities in high-quality EVOO tend to deteriorate and diminish with heat or oxidation, due to the exposure to air, because of...

Beer is not just one of the oldest beverages ever crafted by humankind—it’s also a rich sensory universe of flavors and aromas that tell the story of ingredients, traditions, and terroirs. Every sip is a multisensory experience, and aroma plays a key role in defining the character of each beer style. Exploring beer aromas means diving into a world of scents that range from floral to fruity, from malty to roasted, and far beyond.Here’s a quick reference chart showing common aroma types and where they come from. There’s an endless variety of beer styles, each with its own distinctive aromatic...