{"id":28485,"date":"2025-06-13T16:34:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lacultivada.com\/chapter-10-olives-are-given-by-god-the-oil-is-made-by-a-master\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T16:34:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:34:07","slug":"chapter-10-olives-are-given-by-god-the-oil-is-made-by-a-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lacultivada.com\/en\/chapter-10-olives-are-given-by-god-the-oil-is-made-by-a-master\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAPTER 10. Olives are given by God, the oil is made by a Master"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before entering La Cultivada into competitions,<\/span> I used to be a tasting judge<\/b> at international EVOO competitions<\/b> where we assessed the quality of olive juices.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019d score<\/span> EVOOs from across the Mediterranean<\/b> \u2014 Greek, Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Tunisian, Montenegrin, Moroccan, Lebanese, Palestinian…<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes we\u2019d taste up<\/span> to 700 oils in a single week<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

It was the only time of year I wasn\u2019t able to eat my usual breakfast of toast with olive oil because I was practically swimming in the stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

These competitions usually take place between February and March, so the oils were about five months old by then.<\/span><\/p>\n

This experience really helped train my palate and gave me a deep understanding and knowledge<\/span> of the organoleptic profile<\/b> of a good EVOO.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, I started applying that knowledge to my own project,<\/span> that is exploring and figuring out what a good EVOO meant here<\/b>, in my homeland<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I learned that there\u2019s no secret formula <\/span>\u2014 no “Coca-Cola recipe”<\/span><\/i> \u2014 and that the profile I initially wanted couldn\u2019t be forced.<\/span><\/p>\n

I wanted my oils to be bolder and more intense, but it wasn\u2019t the case. In fact, they were incredibly balanced and that in itself was a great asset because they paired sensationally with all kinds of dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tasting oil on its own is one thing. But using it in the kitchen? That\u2019s a whole different story. <\/span><\/p>\n

Very intense oils can overwhelm a dish, so they\u2019re not always as versatile.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this pursuit of excellence, I came to see<\/span> how extraordinary the oils from my land really are<\/b>, and that the secret lies in a careful selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, if any single part of the production process \u2013 cultivation, harvesting, extraction, selection and storage \u2013 isn\u2019t handled with care, there\u2019s<\/span> no chance of producing award-winning oil<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every region has its own character, and crafting a signature oil is a journey of discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the saying goes, <\/span>\u201cOlives are given by God, the oil is made by a Master.”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The<\/span> terroir<\/i><\/b> represents our uniqueness, and that\u2019s how it should be. And by following clear, objective standards, we can turn those olives into true liquid gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do we look for in a tasting panel?<\/b><\/p>\n

Complexity, as in<\/span> a wide range of aromas and flavours,<\/b> along with overall <\/span>balance<\/b> and harmony<\/span>.<\/p>\n

And if the <\/span>flavour lingers beautifully<\/b> on the palate (a long aftertaste), then it\u2019s a perfect ten.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, I had to stop participating as a judge so I could enter<\/span> our own oils<\/b> into competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t be<\/b> handing out medals and be in the running<\/i><\/b> for one<\/span>!<\/b> <\/p>\n

But it was more than worth it. Year after year, we’ve brought home a solid collection of gold medals, confirming our place<\/span> as true producers of Premium EVOO<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Elena Vecino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read all my “CULTIVATED STORIES”<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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