Aceites Vizcantar

Olive oil tasting “A journey through aromas”.

“Aceites Vizcántar”, keen to promote the qualities of the olive oils of the Priego de Córdoba Designation of Origin, has created in its new premises a “Salón del Gusto”, where it offers its tasting service. A journey through the aromas and flavours of our region: those of the olive oil made from the exquisite varieties of olives that our land produces.

Services

Tour1. The olive oil mill: the process of obtaining oil from the olive. Cleaning, milling, malaxing, the solid–liquid separation phase, centrifugation, decanting, storage and bottling.

2. The sensory profile. The most common attributes found in Virgin Olive Oil: virtues and defects.

3. Exploring the senses: smell, savour, feel the aftertaste, see… through olive oil: the whole being enjoying the surrender to the seven senses.

4. A portrait of olive oil according to its sensory qualities: description of the categories. Price: €15 per person with a minimum of €55. For a tailor-made pack, please ask for information.

The oils

Our tasting offers this range of olive oils.

• An extra virgin olive oil with the Priego de Córdoba Designation of Origin, characterised by its intense, fresh fruitiness and a great balance between the bitter–pungent and sweet taste notes.
• A lampante olive oil that clearly shows the most common defects we can find in an olive oil, such as: rancid, muddy sediment, fustiness,…
• A single-variety oil from the picual variety, the most abundant variety in Spain
• And finally, a typical (pure) olive oil, to lead into the explanation of the categories of oils
• We also provide the Official Tasting Glasses, which enhance the perception of aromas and flavours, together with the Profile Sheets that describe the most common attributes of olive oil.

The tasting is completed with images, sound…, which enhance understanding. In an atmosphere focused on our senses.

How the tasting works

This is a practical class in which each of the participants wanders through the aromas and flavours of each of the olive oil samples presented to them. The Tasting Master invites the participants to name the sensations they perceive from each oil so that, together, they can portray each of the oils offered. The tastings are complemented with information on other aspects of olive oil, especially olive oil in gastronomy and olive oil and health. Participants’ questions, curiosities and doubts are also answered. The tastings are offered for groups of between 1 and 70 people and last about an hour and a quarter.

Tasting prices

• Up to 3 people: €40
• Between 4 and 6 people: €55
• Between 7 and 10 people: €70
• Between 11 and 15 people: €85
• Between 16 and 20 people: €100
• Between 21 and 30 people: €120
• Between 31 and 40 people: €140
• Between 41 and 50 people: €160
• Between 51 and 60 people: €180
• Between 61 and 70 people: €200

To finish, we offer a tasting of our products: different types of oils, olives with different dressings, olive pâté, olive jam, cheese in olive oil,… accompanied by a good local fino wine or a soft drink. In an atmosphere focused on our senses.

• Activities: Olive oil tastings, a journey through the ancient olive trees, beauty products made from olive oil …