World Taste Award

Olive Oil

Score
79
Brand
Plomari Platinum
Country
Sweden
Our French sensory collective comments
Based on the judge's commentary, the Plomari Platinum Unfiltered Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil presents a generally positive sensory profile, with well-executed aromas, appearance, and flavor notes. The product seems to evoke a sense of Greek vacations, hinting at its authentic and artisanal qualities.
Product description
Plomari Platinum Unfiltered olive oil is produced from the dominant local olive varieties Kolovi and Adramitiani combined in a blend, cold pressed, early harvested. It is a Protected Designation of Origin Lesvos (P.G.I.) olive oil from Greece. The olives harvesting is performed manually. We carefully select the trees and olives to harvest at the optimal olive ripeness stage for the maximum antioxidant content and best organoleptic characteristics. This unique olive oil has high polyphenol content with a health claim (historical values of total polyphenols range from 540mg/kg to 770mg/kg) and a well balanced taste profile; tones of olive fruitiness, bitter-sweet, nuts and many more, with a long after taste.
Taste description
Plomari Platinum super early-harvest has a well-balanced bittersweet taste featuring subtle and delicate flavors of wild artichoke, freshly clipped grass, hay, bitter almond, nuts, and a medium/strong pungent aftertaste. It has a distinctive green-gold color.

Our F.L.A.V.O.R results

FORM
The Aurora Organic Fruit Juice in Red Grapes presents a vibrant, deep hue that is visually appealing. While the cloudy appearance with some precipitates suggests minimal filtration, the overall visual impression is one of natural authenticity.
85/100
LINGER
The finish is marked by a pleasant bitterness and lingering fruity notes. The aftertaste is of moderate length, with some subtle development, culminating in an excellent overall finish quality.
79/100
AROMA
The aroma profile is both earthy and fruity, with a strong, inviting intensity. The nose offers pleasant, characteristic notes without any discernible off-aromas, though the complexity is relatively simple.
79/100
VITALITY
The flavor profile expertly captures the essence of red grapes, with a well-balanced combination of fruity, earthy, and fresh characteristics. The flavor development follows a simple, straightforward progression, showcasing exceptional authenticity.
88/100
OVERALL TEXTURE
The mouthfeel is silky and luxurious, with an excellent, full-bodied texture. The astringent sensation adds an appropriate level of complexity, resulting in an ideal textural experience
91/100
REFINEMENT
The Aurora Organic Fruit Juice in Red Grapes demonstrates an impressive authenticity, capturing the essence of red grapes in both its vibrant appearance and well-balanced flavor profile. Its luxurious, full-bodied texture and excellent finish quality
84/100