The Olive Oil Everyone Should Be Talking About - Chowhound

Alena Rain/Shutterstock Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, but its flavor varies across the region. If you've ever wondered why olive oil from other countries tastes different, it usually comes down to terroir — the combination of climate, soil, and geography that shapes its character long before it finds its way into the bottle. It's terroir that makes Spanish, Italian, and Greek olive oils so…