Contact [email protected] to join the waiting list.
What does U.M.A.O. Certified mean?
The Course is 40 hours of instruction on the art of olive oil and its tasting. The certification qualifies the holder to participate in Olive Oil “Panel Taste Rating,” which is a standardized blind tasting intended to remove subjectivity from claims of Olive Oil quality.
The Panel Tasting qualifications are indispensable to establish objectively: (1) Olive Oil sensorial qualities necessary to meet Extra Virgin Olive Oil legal certification aimed at protecting consumers; and, (2) Olive Oil culinary qualities coveted by connoisseurs and gourmet.
The U.M.A.O. came about as a result of the European Union and is located in Rome, Italy. The health and culinary merits of Olive Oil have been precious for most Italians throughout history. Simply put, they know great olive oil!
Before scientific Chemistry and Panel Tasting came about, for centuries Italians simply relied on getting Olive Oil directly from reliable Olive Farmers nearby. That is why Olive Oil is practically a cult in Italy! Since Olive Oil now appears in supermarkets under many brands and labels all over the world, olive farmers, olive oil producers, and Academic Sciences looked for a scientific way to qualify Olive Oil. Chemical Analysis and Panel Tasting provided the solution.
Say hello to Pier Antoniucci, Morgan Hill Sister Cities resident, holder of a U.M.A.O. Certified Olive Oil Taste rating, and long-time valuable member! He’ll lead the event attendees through a great evening of fun and a locally grown and produced olive oil!
- SOLD OUT Premium Olive Oil Tasting on October 12. Contact [email protected] to join the waitlist.
- Next club meeting rescheduled from September
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Senior Center Meeting Room 1. We normally meet every other month at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson in Morgan Hill. Meetings are open to the public; come check us out while you consider joining as a member. - Visit Morgan Hill for all the latest local-area events throughout the year, as well as the City government’s Community Event Calendar.
- Other connections: Sister Cities International, the Sister County Commissions of Santa Clara County, and Northern California Chapter of Sister Cities International.
Want to Join Sister Cities?
We meet on the fourth Thursday every other month at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Avenue, Room 1, at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact us to confirm the next meeting’s time, date, and location. We usually meet January, March, May, July, September, and a holiday get-together in Nov/Dec, but schedule may vary as needed.
Photo: Students at Marchesi Antinori Winery in San Casciano val di Pesa, Tuscany, Italy.
Prefer to Make a Donation?
Thank you! Our tax exempt status is provided by our fiscal sponsor, the Morgan Hill Community Foundation, Tax ID 80-0001382.
- Donate via Pay Pal, no account needed
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Photo: Fabulous member Emmie Turan leads travels through Turkey, including a stop in Sister City, Seferihisar, Turkey. Check in with Emmie at Mission View Wines for her next adventure!
Membership
We would love to have you join our organization to:
…..enhance culture, education, and travel
…..encourage business and agricultural cooperation
…..interact with friends around the world with similar interests
…..enjoy traveling to our Sister Cities
…..attend local social events representing each of our Sister Cities
Dues are $25 per year. We have a membership application available upon request. For more information regarding membership, call Victoria at 408-427-2541.
