Have you ever found yourself staring at a wine list or olive oil selection, wondering what all those fancy terms really mean? We get it. That's why we've created a straightforward guide to help you discover your perfect match among our Italian treasures. No difficult jargon - just simple system that shows you what to expect.
Olive Oils
Each one has four key characteristics:
- Vol (Intensity): Indicates how mild or strong the oil feels overall
- Fruitig (Fruitiness): Highlights the fresh, fruity flavors like green grass, apple, or other ripe fruits
- Kruidig (Peppery): This represents the peppery or tingling sensation in the throat, often associated with high-quality oils
- Scherp (Sharp): Captures the pleasant bitter note, often a sign of fresh olives
Red Wines
We look at what really matters for enjoyment:
- Fruitig (Fruitiness): The intensity of fruit flavors present in the wine
- Frishheid (Freshness): The wine's acidity level and crisp character
- Tannine (Tannins): Structure and complexity, creating a pleasantly firm texture
- Body: The weight and fullness of the wine on the palate (light to full-bodied)
Sparkling Wines
- Fruitig (Fruitiness): The intensity of fruit flavors present in the wine
- Frishheid (Freshness): The wine's acidity level and crisp character
- Bruisend (Sparkling): The intensity of the bubbles
- Zoet (Sweet): How sweet is the wine, from dry (extra brut) to full sweet wine (demi sec)
How does it work? Simple! We use dots to show the intensity of each characteristic. More dots mean more of that quality. It's like a flavor map helping you navigate to what you'll love.
