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Olive oil seminar: the German-speaking “guru” in olive oil, Dieter Oberg, has agreed to offer an exclusive olive oil seminar together with Organic Farming Italy .
A unique opportunity for anyone interested in olive oil. After the seminar, you will be able to assess the quality of olive oil according to the olive oil panel standard, understand what is written on the labels and will have tasted and tested for yourself what flavors can be found in olive oil. And this is based on dozens of olive oils from all over Europe.
282,49 € incl. VAT
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Olive oil seminar: the German-speaking “guru” in olive oil, Dieter Oberg, has agreed to offer an exclusive olive oil seminar with Organic Farming Italy due to our friendly relationship.
A unique opportunity for anyone interested in olive oil. After the seminar you will be able to evaluate the quality of olive oil, you will be able to understand what is written on the labels and you will have tasted and tested yourself what flavors there can be in olive oil.
In the one-day olive oil seminar you will learn everything you need to know about olive oil and you will learn how to test olive oil according to the DOP standard. It is composed in blocks of general information, background knowledge and practical practice of testing different olive oils from all over Europe.
Seminar Profile:
Location: Munich, Hotel Inselmühle
Next date: 31.01.2026, from approx. 8:30 a.m. to approx. 5:00 p.m.
Max. Participants: 34 people
Inclusive:
– Water, coffee, tea, other drinks throughout the day
– Breakfast upon arrival
– Lunch buffet
– Numerous olive oil samples from Europe
– Sample of the DOP for defective oils
– Certificate of participation in the gift box
Dieter Oberg has been leading the Olive Oil Information Association for 35 years, and founded and led the German Olive Oil Panel (DOP) for almost 20 years, which operates according to globally valid sensory test standards.
He worked as a contractor for olive oil matters for the European Commission for 15 years. Many institutes and media such as TV channels, Stiftung Warentest, Ökotest, International Olive Council, olive oil producers and marketers have used and continue to use his extensive knowledge.
To this day, he is a sought-after juror in many olive oil competitions such as PremioBiol or Berlin Global Olive Oil Award.
There are very few experts in Germany as competent as him when it comes to olive oil.
Participation Conditions:
Max. Participants: 34 people
Min. Participants: 20 persons
Refund Policy for Cancellations:
Up to 4 weeks before the date: 0%
Up to 8 weeks before the date: 50%
More than 8 weeks before the date: 100%
Carmen Hellmann –
A wonderful experience, with a knowledgeable speaker.
If you love olive oil, it's worth learning more about it.
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Vantadoro –
On 29 March 2025, Organic Farming Italy organised an olive oil seminar with Dieter Oberg as speaker at the Palm House of Nymphenburg Palace from 9am to 5pm.
Mr Oberg has been head of the Informationsgemeinschaft Olivenoel for 35 years. He also founded and led the German Olive Oil Panel (DOP) for 17 years, which developed the current valid sensory testing standards in Europe. He advises the European Union, Stiftung Warentest, many institutes and olive oil producers across Europe. He is also a juror on numerous recognised olive oil tasting panels such as the "GOOL – Global Olive Oil Award". If you will, he is the most knowledgeable person in Germany when it comes to olive oil.
Since I had long wanted to attend such an event, I booked a place.
It was an absolutely magnificent experience. Every participant received a high-quality nameplate and there was a small breakfast to start: pretzels, chocolate-filled croissants, smoothie shots, nuts, orange juice and coffee.
Alongside a little theory in the morning, we were already able to taste a few of the "good" ones from a total of 19 olive oil samples. That was my first aha moment, as I recognised their aroma and taste from supermarket/discount olive oils.
Next came samples of defective and a refined olive oil, to experience the other side of the coin. How badly such oils smell is hard to describe. They reminded me of cleaning products and chocolate with rum.
For lunch there was a lavish buffet with delicious salmon, chicken, potatoes, rice, etc. For dessert there were chocolate-covered profiteroles, pudding and sheet cake. I have no photos of the dessert... sorry. It was simply too delicious.
In the afternoon we started the second tasting round. This time exclusively with good oils. We were introduced to the criterion and evaluation scheme of "harmony".
All the samples represented everything an olive oil lover could wish for: from the varieties Coratina, Hojiblanca, Picual to Taggiasca. From lightly to intensely fruity to strongly peppery.
The last sample was, for me – someone who has already tasted very many oils – a revelation: again from the Hojiblanca variety. I had previously been able to try two olive oils from this variety privately (early and late harvest). Both were good but not to my taste. The sample that Mr Oberg had selected for us was completely different. A very fine, mild aroma. Like a freshly picked apple in a flower meadow. I felt transported back to my first tasting in Corfu in 2019.
The final insight for me was therefore: olive oil can always surprise you. Even when you thought that olive variety "X" harvested early has a definitive aroma, you are suddenly taught otherwise.
Finally, each participant was presented with a package containing a bottle of olive oil and an extremely stylish certificate. Many thanks to the organisers for all your effort and to Mr Oberg for this informative seminar.
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Martin Häfliger –
At a wonderful venue, we were treated to culinary delights while gaining insight into various qualities of olive oil. Our sensory skills were trained and refined on key characteristics. Heartfelt thanks for the expert guidance.
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Gregorio und Anja –
…we attended the same seminar and can confirm the reviews like Vantadoro. The organiser, instructor, organisation including catering and location were first-class. We took away a lot of valuable knowledge and met interesting people / participants with whom we stay in contact.
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Angelo –
It was super exciting, we learned a lot in a great atmosphere, a great team and an excellent instructor!
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Steffen Mayer-Schlagintweit –
That was a truly worthwhile Saturday. A perfectly organised, lovingly and attentively hosted seminar in a pleasant setting with perfect all-round catering. And particularly noteworthy: characterised by great expertise and didactically committed knowledge sharing by Mr Oberg. Solid knowledge was presented in an entertaining and very instructive way, motivating us to evaluate various olive oils and ultimately analyse them independently.
Many thanks also for the presentation materials!
I will recommend you to all our friends who love Italy and especially olive oil.
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Michael Eisenhauer –
Ciao Kai and organic team,
Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the seminar myself due to illness. But my two boys were there live. They were very enthusiastic about the event and of course about Mr Oberg's extensive knowledge. Great conversations, lots of knowledge exchange and a pleasant venue.
Best regards
Manufaktur-eisenhauer
Michael
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Maria Dimitrova –
The course was excellently organised and very informative.
The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Working with a qualified olive oil guru like Dieter Oberg is more than just luck. You can immediately feel his experience and passion. I learned a lot of new things and can absolutely recommend the course.
I would very much welcome a course at the next level.
Maria
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