EVOO
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Tasting Notes
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Best Use
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Mild/
Delicate
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Smooth and mild, delicate, light, elegant flavor, mellow yet rich Slight bitterness and fruitiness Buttery |
Dishes that require subtle flavor enhancements:
- Fish
- Pesto
- Eggs
- Baking/preparing desserts
- Popcorn
- Mayonnaise
- Tender salad greens
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Medium
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- Fruity
- Pleasant bitterness and pungency
- Hint of a peppery finish
- Artichoke, avocado, nut
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Dishes that call for fruity flavor enhancements:
- Bitter Salad greens
- Grilled Chicken
- White meat
- Lamb
- Vegetables
- Fresh pasta
- Great for dipping with bread or vegetables.
- Red wine vinaigrette
- Corn salad
- Sautéed or slow-roasted meat dishes such as lamb shanks
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Robust/ Strong
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Intensely bold and assertive Pungent Spicy Grassy, artichoke, tomato, herbs |
Dishes that call for a bold flavor:
- Pasta Sauces
- Bitter greens
- Spicy dishes
- Soups (as ingredient and drizzled on top)
- Stews
- Grilled meats & roasts
- Bruschetta
- Aged cheeses
- Seafood paella
- With garlic mashed potatoes
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