About Us
The world's oldest olive oil tasting school
O.N.A.O.O. History
Since 1983
O.N.A.O.O. is not merely about training; maintaining an impartial stance grounded in scientific rigor, it serves as a forum for the exchange of experiences and ideas, for debate, and for the defense of olive oil quality.
Since 1983, delivering excellence in training and olive oil culture through advanced, high-quality educational programs that cover every stage of the oil production supply chain.
Our Team
Professionists with decades of experience who have dedicated their lives to the culture of olive oil. A team of experts chosen for their immense expertise and passion.
Marcello Scoccia
Chairperson – Panel Chair
Since 1986, he has been responsible for blending and sensory analysis at world-leading companies in the olive oil sector. He is a professional taster and serves as President and Panel Leader for the C.C.I.A.A. of Imperia (O.N.A.O.O.).
He teaches technical professional courses and university master’s programs on sensory analysis and is a speaker at international conferences on olive oil and sensory analysis.
He is the author of publications, articles, and books on olive oil and tasting, and is an expert on international olive oil markets.
Roberto De Andreis
Vice President
Qualified in Industrial Chemistry
Sensory Analysis Instructor at the International Olive Council (IOC)
Member of the IOC working group for the development of method COI/T.20/Doc. No. 22
Member of the IOC WGOT working group for the development of method COI/OT/MO/Doc. No. 1
Professional taster (ONAOO) since 1984
Panel Leader (ONAOO), 1995–2000
Panel Leader (LABCAM) since 2021 (Chemical and Commodity Analysis Laboratory of the Chambers of Commerce of Riviere di Liguria – Imperia, La Spezia, Savona)
IOC Panel Leader for table olives
Author of various scientific publications in the *Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse*
Author of *Assaggio olive da Tavola* (Table Olive Tasting), published by Olio Officina (2019)
Author of the book *Storia dell’Oliva Taggiasca* (History of the Taggiasca Olive), published by Olio Officina (2022)
Carlotta Pasetto
Technical Vice President and Head of the School
ONAOO-certified taster and instructor for technical and professional courses in Italy and abroad. Member of the tasting panel recognized by the Ministry and the Imperia Chamber of Commerce (ONAOO). Qualified as a Panel Leader.
Speaker at international masterclasses and conferences on sensory analysis; author of articles on olive oil for industry publications. Juror on international olive oil panels.
Independent professional specializing in selection, procurement, quality control, and blending for domestic and international olive oil companies.
Escarlet Grullon
Administrative Office
Born in the Caribbean and raised in Milan—where she obtained an Italian-French diploma—she speaks four languages: Italian, French, Spanish, and English.
She holds a degree in Tourism Economics from the University of Genoa and boasts over seven years of administrative experience, with expertise in accounting, management control, marketing, and event planning.
With strong coordination, communication, and planning skills, she combines precision and reliability with a relationship-oriented professional profile, integrating administrative and organizational expertise with an international perspective.
Silvana Melville
Interprete
Nata a Napoli (Italia) il 26/02/1952
Dopo la laurea come interprete, mi sono trasferita nel sud della Francia nel 1976 dove vivo da allora.
Sposata con uno scozzese, sono un interprete simultanea e multitasting con 35 anni di esperienza, traducendo tra inglese, francese e italiano in diversi settori: Business & Finance, commerciale, medico, politico e culturale.
Oltre ad essere appassionata del mio lavoro, mi piace dedicare il mio tempo libero alle mie 2 figlie, 2 nipoti e all’educazione dei giovani.
Sono felice e onorata di far parte di O.N.A.O.O., scuola di eccellenza per i programmi educativi dell’olio d’oliva.
O.N.A.O.O. Training
Ancient Knowledge, Handed Down and Enriched by the Most Modern Insights
O.N.A.O.O. courses combine the traditional knowledge passed down by the Organization’s founding fathers with the latest scientific insights. Through constantly updated training programs and world-class instructors, students gain access to an invaluable wealth of expertise born from years of study, in-depth research, and fieldwork.
All courses are designed to meet the needs of a diverse audience, ranging from newcomers exploring the world of oil for the first time to industry professionals seeking to enhance their skills across the entire olive oil supply chain.
What It Means to Enroll in an O.N.A.O.O. Course
Each course is not a rigid, formal lecture, but rather an ongoing dialogue between instructors and students—a space for exchange, curiosity, and comparison, offering the chance to clarify doubts, test one’s professional knowledge, and explore every aspect of the olive oil supply chain.
For olive oil enthusiasts, an O.N.A.O.O. course offers the opportunity to open up unexpected professional avenues or simply embark on a fascinating journey of discovery into a foodstuff that is as ancient and precious as it is captivating.
Step into our world
OFFICIAL TECHNICAL COURSE
Training as a professional olive oil taster is not merely a pleasure; the universe surrounding olive oil offers a wide range of opportunities for employment, professional growth, and specialization.
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TABLE OLIVE COURSE
Not all olives are alike; knowing how to distinguish between them is a profession. Assessing the quality and key characteristics of table olives, as well as identifying their processing methods, is not an art but a skill.
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PANEL TEST
The Panel Group—a group of trained tasters—issues professional assessments regarding the commercial classification of virgin olive oils in accordance with current regulations.
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Our Locations
within Italian territory
Roma
Unioncamere di Roma
Complesso monumentale-archeologico
Piazza Sallustio, 21
00187 Roma, Italy
Imperia
Camera di Commercio di Imperia
Riviere di Liguria - Antico Palazzo "Sasso"
Via Tommaso Schiva, 29
18100 Imperia, Italy