Object of desire: olive oil

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ProvenceFood and WineCultural Heritage

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Reading time: 0 minPublished on 9 March 2023

If anyone has forgotten that France is a Mediterranean country, we recommend a tour of the Provence oil mills. Enjoy the many and varied tastings on offer, from the raised terraces of Manosque to the silvery green valleys of Baux-de-Provence.

Name: olive oil Origin: ancient Close relatives: the Mediterranean trilogy of wheat, vines and olive trees When to go: harvest is from October to February depending on the region Strength: the variety, from the herbal fruity green to fruity black with a hint of cocoa Weakness: scarcity

Signs of excellence: - an opaque bottle to protect it from light - an Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) (Protected Designation of Origin - PDO) - the name of a producer or mill-owner on the label - a wonderful intense aftertaste indicating the presence of antioxidants

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