“The Art of Olive Oil – First Session: learning the basics and the pairings you don’t expect

Olive Oil Tasting and Pairings with Goat Cheeses

September 25, 2025 – MOG Genova – from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

An event designed for those who want to explore extra virgin olive oil up close and learn how to taste it properly, training the senses to recognize its quality, possible defects, and unique characteristics. The evening is divided into two parts: a didactic session focused on sensory analysis and a hands-on tasting experience with guided pairings of olive oil and goat cheeses, surprising even the most skeptical participants.

In the first phase, we will learn how to observe, smell, and taste olive oil. Through the visual, olfactory, and gustatory steps, participants will evaluate its color, clarity, aromas, fruity notes, possible defects, flavor, and persistence. The goal is to develop the ability to distinguish a high-quality extra virgin olive oil from a lower-grade one and understand how olive varieties and extraction processes influence the final product.

In the second phase, the tasting will focus on different olive oils paired with goat cheeses. An association that many consider unusual, yet one that reveals a surprising harmony, thanks to the interplay of intensity, fat content, and aromatic complexity. The journey begins with delicate oils paired with medium-aged cheeses, moving toward bolder combinations that enhance the raw ingredients and open new perspectives of taste.

An event that blends knowledge and pleasure, tradition and experimentation, teaching how to taste olive oil with awareness while discovering pairings you would never expect.

Cancellation policy for courses or private events: Cancellations from booking up to 30 days before the class: 60% refund. Cancellations made 29 days or less before the start date of the class or program: no refund. Alternatively, you may reschedule into another class of the same ticket value, to be chosen within 90 days from the date of cancellation.

Food allergies or dietary restrictions must be communicated at the time of booking by email at [email protected].