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Edoardo Rinaldi

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Edoardo Rinaldi

PROFILO:

March 2023, I attended the OFFICIAL TECHNICAL COURSE FOR OLIVE OIL TASTERS, and later, in November 2025, I became a PROFESSIONAL TASTER.
I currently work mainly on the Meriggio brand, which is closely linked to the “ulivi in Langa” project.
We have planted 4 hectares of olive trees in the municipality of Alba to produce the first 100% Langa extra virgin olive oil.
The path I followed with ONAOO has been a key milestone in my professional growth and has guided me toward this fully integrated supply-chain project.

Nazione:

ITALIA

Città:

Alba

Webpage:

https://www.oliomeriggio.it/

email:

[email protected]

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Diana Coolegem

In 2019, Diana and her husband initiated the establishment of a modest olive grove in the Marche region of Italy.

As a result of the substantial increase in production, they made the decision to sell their business in the Netherlands. Currently, the company’s exclusive focus is on the production of extra virgin olive oil in Italy under the Di Lorenzetto brand, which is renowned for its superior quality.

To further refine the quality of their oil and gain a deeper understanding of the varieties, flavors, health properties, and defects of olive oil, Diana decided to embark on a training course. She began with a tasting course in Madrid, followed by a technical course and an advanced one at O.N.A.O.O., concluding her studies in november 2024 with the qualification of Professional Taster. In 2024, she also obtained her olive oil sommelier certification at the International Culinary Institute in New York.

Since 2019, Diana has been a member of the Olive Oil Institute panel from the Netherlands. She also regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses for schools, chefs, amateur cooks, and olive oil enthusiasts in the Netherlands and Italy.

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Elia Pellegrino

Elia Pellegrino was born in Bari on February 17, 1968, and currently resides in Andria (BT).

He is married with two children and holds a degree in Certified Accountant Programmer. He has been an ONAOO professional taster since 1997. Since 1991, Elia has served as the sole director of Azienda Olearia PELLEGRINO1890 S.r.l. (www.oliopellegrino.it). He is an agricultural entrepreneur operating a one-man business.

In 2022, he assumed the role of president of AIFO (www.associazionefrantoiani.it), succeeding in 2012 when he was elected vice president. Since 2018, he has served as vice president of OP Aproli Bari scarl (www.aproli.it) and board member of Filiera Olivicola Olearia Italiana FOOI. He has been a board member of Consorzio Olio IGP Puglia since 2021.

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Merily Peterson

Through my company Oliiv, I import, introduce, and sell high-quality extra virgin olive oil in Estonia, primarily through an online store and curated experiences. The website and e-shop provide the opportunity to learn more about each product and make informed purchases.

My activities include guided tastings, culinary pairings, and cultural events — from intimate gatherings at home to market events and musical evenings with olive-oil-based cocktails. The goal is always to spark curiosity and offer enjoyable and educational experiences centered on olive oil.

In a country where butter dominates the cuisine, there is great potential to show how olive oil can be part of a healthy, joyful Mediterranean lifestyle. For this reason, collaboration with chefs and cooking schools is becoming an important part of my work.

Looking ahead, I am particularly interested in engaging with the international olive oil community. Participating in global competitions — both as a taster and as a judge — is one of my aspirations. It is a valuable way to continue learning, contribute to quality standards, and bring new ideas and energy to the Estonian market.

We venture into the culinary world not just for taste, but also for culture. It means experiencing a moment of insight, a flash of memory, or understanding a tradition, a civilization. — Umberto Eco

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Tevruz Feyza

Olive oil producer

She began her ONAOO courses in March 2023. She completed technical, advanced, and tasting courses, earning the title of ‘Assaggiatore Professionista ONAOO’ in November 2025. Throughout this process, she was able to learn about different cultivars, which are not easy to access, experience the oil tasting procedure, and witness its contribution to high-quality olive oil production and healthy olive oil consumption. She believes that continuing the activities and tasting sessions at ONAOO will have a priceless contribution to her work as an olive oil producer.

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My name is Edoardo Rinaldi, and I represent the fourth generation of the Rinaldi family, which has been dedicated to producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil for over 90 years. The company, founded with dedication and passion, has built a solid reputation in the industry over the years through its brands Rinaldi, Raineri, and Meriggio.

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Via T.Schiva, 29 - Imperia (IM) - Italy

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Email:

[email protected]

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PROFILO:

Nazione:

ITALIA

Città:

Alba

Webpage:

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Diana Coolegem

Elia Pellegrino

Merily Peterson

Tevruz Feyza

International Register

Registration in the register is an authentic value, not only added, but fundamental, for the definition of an effective and convincing business profile

This membership opens the door to all the possibilities that the world of oil offers to the tasting professional.

Official Technical Course

The first step into the world of Tasting

The course is open to everyone, even to those without any experience in the oil sector.

Advanced Course

an in-depth knowledge of sensory analysis

The ONAOO advanced course, aimed at inclusion in the International Register of Professional Tasters

Table Olives Course

Sensory and Technical Experience Table Olives

Sensory and Technical Experience Table Olives

Online Courses

ONLINE INDIVIDUAL PREPARATORY COURSE FOR OLIVE OIL TASTING.

An individual lesson with a tasting professional

Certified Tasting Days

ASPIRING OLIVE OIL TASTER

Attestation issued by a Panel Head

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Contacts

Address:

Via T.Schiva, 29 - Imperia (IM) - Italy

Working hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone:

+(39) 0183.767412

Email:

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