As a Professional Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sommelier I am: * A highly skilled taster and classifier extra virgin olive oil* An expert who combines sensory analysis with a thorough knowledge of the entire production chain* A guide who can advise on best practices for the selection, pairing and alternative use of extra virgin olive oil from soil to table.

TASTING COURSES FOR ITALIAN AND FOREIGN TOURISTSWe offer our guests a chance to discover Italian Wine by the hand of a local Sommelier, who will be responsible for introducing you to the fascinating world of wine and wine tasting in English and Spanish.Red, white, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines are just some of the products she is capable of commenting on. As host, she will find an explanation of the sensory analysis of the wine’s origin, qualities, organoleptic properties, and brands available in the market.The day’s agenda starts at 6 PM in a wine cellar of a restaurant near the Vatican City, where you will taste 3 dry wines selected by the Sommelier accompanied by pizza, cheese and 3 different kinds of pasta. Then also a sweet wine with a typical Italian dessert.The Sommelier will give an educational talk about interesting concepts in wine service, emblematic varietals, wine-producing regions and tips about how to pair wine with food.In the wine tasting room, you will be provided with detailed advice and indications for proper tasting.

Crafting the restaurant’s wine list, training staff in wine service, helping diners choose a wine and making them feel comfortable with the wine they’ve selected. Working closely with the chef to devise harmonious pairings of wine and food.

Taster of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, knowing how to recognize the qualities of good or bad oil.An unrefined olive oil with nice fruity flavors, has no taste defects and meets certain benchmarks in its chemical composition can be called “extra virgin.” In extra virgin olive oils, the tastes of the fruit is intact, and its quality reflects the great care along the entire production process starting from the tree.

Professor in courses on oenology, the world of wine, room set-up and mise en place organized by the Province of Rome in collaboration with Lazio Formazione SrL and the European Community.