Selin Ertür

Selin Ertür is an olive oil taster, producer, and farmer in Edremit. After graduating from university, she traveled to Italy to further her education in olive oil. She was trained and licensed in Tuscany, where she spent 8 years working alongside Tuscan olive oil experts, including Dr. Marco Mugelli. Her expert status is officially recognized by Mipaff and Acap (the Association of Recognized Panel Leaders of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture). She holds both Italian and international panel leader licenses in accordance with IOOC standards and has panel leader authority recognized by IOOC. Selin has twenty years of professional experience in tasting olive oil. She continues to produce olive oil, being the fourth generation in a family that has operated an olive mill since 1899. She has delivered numerous lectures on olive oil tasting, olive varietals, and quality standards both nationally and internationally, and has judged at many international competitions, including Il Magnifico, Sol d’Oro, Los Angeles, Joop, Montiferru, and Lodo Guide. As a member of the Chamber of Agriculture Council, she has supported olive growers in cultivation and quality for many years.