This post brought to you by Carapelli. All opinions are 100% mine.
So, I was contacted recently about conducting a taste taste with Carapelli Olive Oil and I jumped at the chance. Olive Oil is something I use a lot when cooking and using with salads, especially Extra Virgin Olive Oil, so I am always willing to give another brand a try. Carapelli Olive Oil has been making olive oil since 1983 and is headquartered in Florence Italy. Their olive oil is made solely from the first cold pressing of 100% Italian olive oils with an intense, robust flavor & aroma.
So, the fun part! I got to partake in my own little tasting session of my own & similar to a wine tasting, there are a few steps involved in the process of an olive oil tasting.
- Swirl – By swirling the olive oil in a glass, you release the oil’s esters which are the molecules that contain the aroma
- Sniff – Inhale Deeply. The aroma is the key to the fruitiness of the oil.
- Slurp – Sip the oil while “sipping” in a bit of air. The slurping action emulsifies the oil and helps spread it throughout your mouth.
- Swallow – Once swallowing the oil, note any sensations or aftertaste
So, I got to sample Carapelli’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil & performed the above test (I found the slurping part especially entertaining lol). I thought the aroma to be robust, fruity & very pleasant. It was very smooth tasting, not to mention tasting notably of very fresh olives and it had zero aftertaste. It would definitely be great used as a salad dressing for mixed greens or tossed in to lightly sauteed veggies. Is it lunchtime yet?! Ha!
You can head on over to Carapelli’s site for more information and you can also print a coupon:
$1.00 OFF coupon at www.CarapelliUSA.com
