| POSITIVE NOTES : THE GOOD! |
TRANSLATION INTO PLAIN ENGLISH! |
| Harmonious |
balance among the oil’s characteristics with none overpowering the others |
| Herbaceous |
unripe olive fruit reminiscent of fresh green herbs |
| Round/Rotund |
a balanced, mouth-filling sensation of harmonious flavors |
| Spicy |
aroma/flavour of seasonings such as cinnamon, allspice (but not herbs or pepper) |
| Sweet |
characteristic of mild oils |
| Woody |
indicative of olive varietals with large pits |
| Fruity |
refers to the aroma of fresh olive fruit, which is perceived through the nostrils and retro-nasally when the oil is in one’s mouth. |
| Bitter |
positive attribute because it is indicative of fresh olive fruit |
| Floral |
perfume/aroma of flowers |
| Forest |
fresh aroma reminiscent of forest floor, NOT dirty |
| Fresh |
good aroma, fruity, not oxidixed |
| Banana |
ripe banana fruit |
| Melon |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Pear |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Peach |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Ripely |
aroma/flavour of ripe olive fruit |
| Tomato/Tomato Leaf |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Tropical |
indicative of ripe olive fruit with nuances of melon, mango, and coconut |
| Apple/Green Apple |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Artichoke |
green flavour |
| Green Banana |
unripe banana fruit |
| Eucalyptus |
aroma of specific olive varietals |
| Grass |
the aroma of fresh-cut (mowed) grass |
| Green/Greenly |
aroma/flavour of unripe olives |
| Green Tea |
characteristic of some unripe olive varieties |
| Hay/Straw |
dried grass flavour |
| Mint |
indicative of certain olive varietals |
| Wheatgrass: |
strong flavour of some green olive fruit |
| Almond |
nutty (fresh not oxidized) |
| Walnut/Walnut Shell |
nutty (fresh not oxidized) |
| Astringent |
puckering sensation in mouth created by tannins; often associated with bitter, robust oils |
| Peppery |
stinging sensation in the throat which can force a cough (see pungent) |
| Pungent |
stinging sensation in the throat which can force a cough (see peppery) |
| Buttery |
creamy, smooth sensation on palate |