Olive Oil Tasting in Jaen

In this olive oil tasting in the province of Jaen, you'll learn to tell apart several kinds of this liquid gold of Andalusia so characteristic of Mediterranean cuisine.

Olive Oil Tasting in Jaen

What is key to Mediterranean cuisine? Its raw materials, with extra virgin olive oil being a hallmark of its identity. In the province of Jaen, this product has many varieties. To learn how to distinguish them, we will meet at number 32 Corredera de San Fernando in Ubeda, home to the Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite (Olive and Oil Interpretation Center).

Advised by the expert staff of the center, we will enjoy a complete tasting of local oil varieties. Through a tasting of several samples, we will appreciate the nuances that distinguish each oil: aroma, flavor, texture, each being unique.

During the tasting, we will also learn how to combine olive oil from Jaen with various foods and recipes, as it is essential in Spanish cuisine. By the end of the tasting, participants will have advanced knowledge about different types of oils and will have become expert tasters.