Frequently asked questions about extra virgin olive oil

What does mean traditional olive grove?

This is the classical Mediterranean olive-tree growing system, characterized by wide spacing between the trees, 10 to 12 meters (32 - 39 ft.) apart, with densities of around 100 feets...

What does mean traditional olive grove?

This is the classical Mediterranean olive-tree growing system, characterized by wide spacing between the trees, 10 to 12 meters (32 - 39 ft.) apart, with densities of around 100 feets...

What means malaxation in terms of olive oil?

This is part of the milling process of olives carried out in oil mills. This is done after grinding and before centrifugation. It consists of beating the dough or the...

What means malaxation in terms of olive oil?

This is part of the milling process of olives carried out in oil mills. This is done after grinding and before centrifugation. It consists of beating the dough or the...

What does mean hedge-row (olive grove)?

This is also known as Super High-Density, this system of olive cultivation emerged in the 1990's in the north of Spain. These plantations are characterized by rows of trees planted...

What does mean hedge-row (olive grove)?

This is also known as Super High-Density, this system of olive cultivation emerged in the 1990's in the north of Spain. These plantations are characterized by rows of trees planted...

What does mean retronasal in terms of olive oil?

These are olfactory sensations or aromas that are perceived in the process of tasting virgin olive oils when these are introduced into the oral cavity.

What does mean retronasal in terms of olive oil?

These are olfactory sensations or aromas that are perceived in the process of tasting virgin olive oils when these are introduced into the oral cavity.

What does mean aftertaste in olive oil?

This is the persistence on the palate of the sense or a number os sensations, of taste of some foods after having been ingested, once they have passed through the...

What does mean aftertaste in olive oil?

This is the persistence on the palate of the sense or a number os sensations, of taste of some foods after having been ingested, once they have passed through the...

What does mean rancid olive oil?

This is a flavour in oils that have suffered a deep oxidative process.

What does mean rancid olive oil?

This is a flavour in oils that have suffered a deep oxidative process.