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Place the glass on your palm, cup it gently with your other hand, and rotate slowly. The warmth will awaken enchanting notes \u2014 fruity, fragrant, and full of life \u2014 revealing whether the oil is freshly pressed.<\/p>\n<h3>Taste by Touch<\/h3>\n<p>In the mouth, olive oil speaks through its flavors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sweetness<\/strong> is perceived at the tip of the tongue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitterness<\/strong> along the sides<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spiciness<\/strong> at the back of the throat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each note offers a glimpse into the essence of the olive, the soil, and the season.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Taggiasca Olive Oil: Liguria\u2019s Delicate Treasure<\/h2>\n<p>Western Liguria is home to the <strong>Taggiasca olive<\/strong>, a variety deeply rooted in the provinces of Imperia and parts of Savona.<\/p>\n<h3>What Makes Taggiasca Oil Unique?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Low acidity and high purity<\/li>\n<li>Color ranging from golden yellow to emerald green<\/li>\n<li>Taste that is <strong>delicate, fruity, slightly sweet and subtly spicy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Aromas hinting at <strong>artichoke and almond<\/strong>, with a light floral backdrop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This exceptional oil pairs beautifully with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saut\u00e9ed fish sauces<\/li>\n<li>Fried seafood<\/li>\n<li>Boiled or grilled white fish<\/li>\n<li>Fresh green salads with lettuce or lamb\u2019s lettuce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Oil Tasting in Alassio: A Journey Close to Home<\/h2>\n<p>Alassio offers more than beachside charm \u2014 it invites you to <strong>explore the flavors of Liguria<\/strong>, just a few steps from Hotel Ligure.<\/p>\n<h3>Visit Frantoio Armato<\/h3>\n<p>Just a <strong>15-minute walk<\/strong> from the hotel, <strong>Frantoio di Aldo Armato<\/strong> welcomes visitors to experience the legacy of olive oil craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Origins in Stellanello, among prized olive groves<\/li>\n<li>A family tradition dating back to 1871<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0A marble mill relocated to Alassio in 1968, still operating with timeless precision<\/li>\n<li>Cold pressing of Taggiasca olives to create one of the finest extra virgin oils for your table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Witness the transformation from fruit to flavor \u2014 a process rooted in <strong>heritage, stone, and passion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Other Local Oil Mills Worth Discovering<\/h2>\n<p>Just a short trip to <strong>Albenga<\/strong> opens up more opportunities for tasting and discovery:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Azienda Sommariva<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Antico Frantoio Garello<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Frantoio Marco<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each mill offers a unique interpretation of Ligurian olive oil, steeped in tradition and local pride.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Happy Tasting!<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re savoring a spoonful or choosing your favorite bottle to take home, let every drop remind you of the warmth, history, and beauty of Liguria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tasting olive oil is a particular practice and it has its own traditions and laws<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23323,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1752,1746],"tags":[2469,2412,2468,2466,2419,2467,2470,2420],"class_list":["post-19530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drinks-and-more","category-magazine-en","tag-ligurian-oil","tag-not-only-sea","tag-oil","tag-olive-oil-tasting","tag-tasting","tag-tasting-of-ligurian-products","tag-visit","tag-western-liguria"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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