Tasting Workshops

  • Savor the luscious world of olive oil as we explore its fascinating history and surprising array of flavors. Giuliana will guide you through a tasting of local and regional products while taking a deep dive into production methodology and how both environmental and human caretaking play a role in shaping what goes into the bottle.

  • How to Taste:
    Understanding flavor profiles and the wide spectrum of tasting notes.

    How Its Made:
    The evolution of harvesting and pressing from ancient techniques to modern innovations.

    How to Choose:
    Selecting what to buy for your personal tastes and how to decode confusing labels.

    How to Use:
    Cooking and pairing.

    Fact or Fiction:
    Myth busting backed by science.

  • An experience built with everyone in mind - from curious palates to prolific gourmands and food industry professionals - all are welcome.

    In person tasting workshops available in Tuscany and Liguria, hosted by local producers, agriturismi, or in the heart of Lucca centro.

    Private group tastings can be reserved for your villa, boat, or holiday home for groups of 4 or more.

    Specialized workshops for industry professionals including retailers, distributors, and restaurant groups available upon request.

    • 2 Hour guided tasting led by Giuliana

    • 6 Extra Virgin oils from the local province and outer region

    • l oil featuring the most common defect

    • Small plates food pairing

    • Take home workshop manual

    Small class size - 4 - 10 participants


    Group Tasting:
    Pricing varies upon location and scheduling.
    Please get in touch for more information.


    Private and Professional Tastings:
    Pricing upon request.

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Writing & Media

  • For those in need of a contributing expert for published content and other food media. Includes article contribution, book research, editorial support, podcasts appearances, and more.

    • Contributing Editor to The Olive Oil Professor.

    • Research and editorial support for forthcoming book by eight-time author and olive oil expert Emily Lycopolous.

    • Copywriter for producer websites and specialty food e-commerce.

    • Podcast guest on If This Food Could Talk on American Public Radio.

    Partner Services in Cooperation with Alyssa D’adamo:

    • Videography

    • Digital Animation

    • Motion Graphics

  • All inquiries are welcome. Feel free to be in touch via contact form (below), email, and direct message.

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Consultation & Training

  • For food industry professionals needing support with staff education, tasting events, sourcing, research and development, copywriting support, and more.

    Contact me for a complimentary call to explore how your needs can be met.

    • Bespoke training programs

    • In person and virtual workshops

    • Tasting events

    • Product sourcing

    • Product release events

    • E-commerce copywriting

  • Your needs are unique to your project. Together we can create solutions to meet those needs. Pricing will vary according to your bespoke package.

    To get started:

    30 minute complimentary calls are available for those interested in exploring next steps.

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