Top Puglia Olive Oil Tasting

Among intense scents and colors, you can walk among ancient olive trees, visit the underground and epigean oil mill and discover the evolution of the rural world over the centuries thanks to the attached museum of rural civilization. During the tour you will learn about all the processes that lead to the birth of extra virgin olive oil and taste the products of the farm. An experience that combines taste and culture, capable of surprising and satisfying every sensation.

Oil tasting is a journey into the world of Apulian olive growing that allows you to learn about the characteristics, qualities and combinations of some of the most well-known monovarietal oils in the region. It is also an opportunity to learn to recognize quality oils, production techniques and local cultivars. It will be possible not only to understand the difference in taste between the different oils, but also to understand how to combine them.

Villa Delle Rose Puglia has the only Lavender Fields in the area. Your hill side location offers an unmatched experience and sea view over one of Puglia's most well known city, Polignano A Mare. Your hosts offer services in various languages and our aperitivo includes a variety of unique and niche local specialties as well as our own home made products: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lavender based products such as essential oils and soaps, etc.

Castel di Salve is one of Puglia's historic wineries, founded in 1885 in Depressa by Antonio Winspeare, Duke of Salve with the goal of producting quality table wines. Now the winery is runed by the 4th and 5th generation of the Winspeare family. Strong and proud of the ancestors tradition, we still continue to work the same land today, to produce wines of character that are clean and elegant at the same time. The bulk of our agricultural work takes place in the historic family estate "Masseria Bosco Belvedere", located in the geographical center of the lower Salento. The focus is on the native grapes of Salento like Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Primitivo. Furthermore we also cultivate another small vineyard in Depressa and other sites in the lower Salento, for a total of about 31 hectares of vineyards.

An authentic experience with a local woman,producer of agricultural products.You will learn everything about traditional food and passion

Discover an underground olive oil mill museum in Gallipoli’s historic center. Carved into local stone, these ancient spaces, part of Palace Granafei, span about 200 square meters beneath two historic buildings. Descend into rooms excavated in soft limestone from the 17th-19th centuries, showcasing original and reconstructed equipment like stone mills, presses, and storage pits used for olive oil production. An audio guide explains how olives were milled, pressed, and traded, highlighting Gallipoli’s role as a key olive oil port from the 16th century, exporting oil across Europe for cooking, lighting, and industrial uses. The short, engaging tour lasts 15-30 minutes and offers insight into traditional methods and history. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of 7–8 varieties of local extra virgin olive oil, paired with snacks like taralli and fried broad beans, and optional herbal liqueurs for 18+. This experience appeals to history, culture, and food lovers seeking a unique Mediterranean story.

we'll meet in my farm where i will show you our own products choosing the local wine that we will taste together with many things like frise,chesees,dried vegetables,buiscuits of our tradition and more.in the main time you will learn everything about the harvest and our rural apulian life

Step into the heart of Apulia with a sensory journey through ancient olive groves, where tradition and flavour meet. Begin with a guided walk among centuries-old trees, learning about olive cultivation and the characteristics of the land. An expert Technical Taster will lead a detailed tasting of farm-produced Extra Virgin Olive Oils, helping guests discover how to recognise a high-quality oil through aromas, texture, and taste. The experience continues with a generous apericena featuring Apulian homemade bread paired with the oils, a selection of local cured meats, aged cheeses, creamy burratina, focaccia barese, and traditional tarallini. Enjoy a bottle of red or rosé wine of choice—served at the ideal temperature to highlight its unique notes—alongside a bottle of water. Background music creates a relaxed atmosphere, while space is dedicated to questions, curiosities, and in-depth conversations about olive oil and Apulian wine traditions.

Discover the authentic taste of Salento through a guided olive oil experience at a traditional local farm. You will explore the full production process, from olive harvesting to extraction, with a clear and engaging explanation of each step. Learn how high-quality extra virgin olive oil is made and what makes it unique. The experience ends with a guided tasting session, where you will discover how to recognize premium olive oil through its aromas, flavors, and quality indicators. Perfect for food lovers, couples, and curious travelers looking for an authentic and educational experience in Southern Italy.

The gastronomic - historical tour of Masseria Spina is a journey

an original and fun way to explore with your senses the best Puglia of excellent products thanks to careful gastronomic research and comfortably seated at the table you will have at your disposal a certified taster who will explain the secrets of the product: no more ignorant tastings! You will be welcomed in a friendly, welcoming and private space that is a real gastronomic lounge, in which to live an exciting and memorable experience dedicated to you (the products tasted vary depending on the season and availability) listen to the stories of the products and learn to recognize a good product while also appreciating the elements of the landscape from which it comes, thanks to the presence of two small olfactory libraries, a photographic hive and other play tools you'll be in the city centre and it'll be easy to get to the Tasting Lab you will have fun with unusual combinations between everyday products (such as oil and fruit) understanding how to repurpose them in your kitchen

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

With this guided tour of a family-run olive oil mill in Salento, you can expand your knowledge of how top-quality extra virgin olive oil is made from scratch. During your tour, see the production areas and get insider tips on how to discern different olive oil qualities. You can also enjoy a guided tasting session where you can pair fine olive oils with local cheeses and delicacies.

Not the usual aperitif : Terrazza Chiesiola offers a unique panoramic view over the whole of Vieste, the sea and the sunset, in an exclusive location immersed in tranquility.

Unique Adventure Golf park in VIESTE in Puglia in the GARGANO on 1 terrace TWO HOURS OF FUN GUARANTEED FOR ALL AGES - From 3 years and up 18 mini golf courses on 1 straight with 18 holes, 18 themes and different levels of difficulty COME AND LIVE a beautiful Adventure Golf Experience in full nature among centuries-old olive trees in Vieste in Puglia, in the GARGANO

Unique Adventure Golf park in VIESTE in Puglia in the GARGANO TWO HOURS OF FUN GUARANTEED FOR ALL AGES - From 3 years and up 18 Mini Golf courses on 1 straight with 18 holes, 18 themes and different levels of difficulty COME AND LIVE a beautiful Adventure Golf Experience in full nature among centuries-old olive trees in Vieste in Puglia, in the GARGANO

The visit guarantees a niche experience to the traveler because the wines of this winery can only be purchased directly from the producer.The tour includes a visit with tasting of wines made from native vines.The history of the winery dates back almost 100 years ago and is still today under family conditions.The location is immersed in the Apulian countryside.During the visit with tasting, the traveler will get to know the reality of production and the difference between a commercial wine, and a wine that has its own Brend, which makes it special and During the months of harvesting you will be able to see the various steps of production.The tasting includes 5 types of wine, non-commercial, including Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Rose sparkling and the Passito awarded as one of the best in Puglia. wines will be accompanied with some snacks such as: bruschetta, cheese, salami, extra virgin olive oil of own production and almond dolcetto which must be paired with Passito.