Pure. Solothurn. Best olive oils for tasting. June 5, 2021.

Solothurn is gradually developing into a hotspot for high-quality olive oil. The baroque ambassadorial city owes this to Urban Schiess, an Eastern Swiss native who lives and works in Selzach.

Schiess has brought about something of a golden age for fine olive oil in Solothurn. In the old town of this cantonal capital on the Aare River, people who appreciate good food will find several upscale delicatessens offering the green gold of the Mediterranean from the evoo company, all within easy reach.

One of these shops is just a few months old and is called "Schnörkellos" (Unadorned). Owner and managing director Bernhard Studer, the founder and proprietor of this shop, appeals to a clientele that cares about their daily well-being with heart and mind, offering select delicacies, all sourced from small producers. "pur. Delicacies of nature"

The Verena Gorge in "Soledorn" is worth a trip in itself. However, Bernhard Studer's…