Discovering and sampling a world filled with nuances
Talks by great experts, a tasting bar of Spanish gourmet olive oils and new restaurant in which to enjoy pairings of olive oils, Ibérico products and wines.
A paradise for olive oil lovers
Spain stands out as the world's leading producer of olive oil, as well as for offering the widest range of high quality oils. The diversity of ecosystems, climates, and olive varieties, together with the experience and dedication of companies in this sector, make Spain a true paradise for lovers of this great product.
A must-attend event
Spain, the Land of Olive Oils is the educational activity par excellence at Olivaria, Alimentaria’s Olive oil show. The perfect place to discover the best-kept secrets of this precious product, known as “liquid gold”, through a complete program made up of lectures, tastings and pairings.
Lectures - Brígida Jiménez, a reference point for Spanish olive oil
Spain, the Land of Olive Oils presents an attractive programme of lectures and guided tastings presented by well-known experts. Discussions will cover highly interesting subjects, such as the role of the olive oil market professional or the potential of local olive varieties with limited production, among others. Brígida Jiménez, Director of the Agricultural Research and Training Centre of Cabra (Cordoba), will give a master lecture entitled 'Spaniards and virgin olive oil, what do we know, what do we appreciate, what do we want?' She will be offering an in-depth analysis of consumption patterns in the domestic market.
Gourmet Olive Oil Tasting Bar - Great olive oils made available to visitors
Already a classic at the Alimentaria trade show, this self-guided tasting bar is the perfect place for professionals and private visitors who want to sample, compare and discover the extra virgin olive oils that best suit their preferences and needs. This area brings together an extensive selection of more than 50 top-quality Spanish extra virgin olive oils, all exhibited with the necessary identifying information. Once again, the bar will be located next to the sector's show, Olivaria.
Ibérico en Compañía Restaurant - Enjoy Ibérico products and cuisine paired with olive oils and wines
A new gathering place open to all those who wish to enjoy and learn more about Ibérico, its cuisine and pairing possibilities with fine olive oils and wines. PDO Ibérico de Bellota Ham with Coca bread, Salad with Ibérico de Bellota cured Loin and goat cheese, Ibérico Sirloin medallion with apple compote … up to ten exquisite options prepared with the best of Ibérico, paired with premium extra virgin olive oils and select wines.
Taste & Flavours of Spain - Where Ibérico, wine and olive oil come together
The lecture rooms and restaurant will be situated in the new multi-purpose space Taste & Flavours of Spain, located in the lobby area of Pavilion 3 in Fira de Barcelona's Gran Vía venue. Alimentaria 2010 will be dedicating this area to conveying the qualities of three outstanding products that share a place at the heart of our cuisine: wine, Ibérico and olive oil.