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Fruity, a Little Bitter and Spicy By Simon Field

Simon Field is the founder of International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes and an olive producer and trader.


Express your interest in getting involved

Express your interest in getting involved in Savantes planned activities in 2023 and beyond!


The regulations on protocols for events in different countries and a general reluctance to travel will limit the Savantes two-day taste training programmes for a while. We are recommencing with a programme in Australia in March 2023. Where possible we will offer the Savantes Skills Test and Certification as an adjunct to other events. 

We are also looking at franchising national championships with associated regional certification where only local olive oils are used. The International Savantes certification will have a higher status to be conferred when the prescribed scores are achieved with skills tests which include olive oils from many regions. The frequent taster’s certification will apply only to the International Associate Savantes and Savantes.

We invite expressions of interest in participation, without commitment, in the following:

  • Australian Savantes 2-day Tasting Programme – registrations now open - Savantes Australia 2023
  • Organising team tasting championships in Australia and New Zealand
  • 2nd World Team Tasting Championship in Portugal – open to teams of 3 from Australia and New Zealand.

Click Here to Express Interest in Events in Australia and New Zealand