Top Tuscany Olive Oil Tasting

Delve into the fascinating world of olive oil with a guided tour at Frantoio di Montalcino, one of Tuscany’s most celebrated olive oil mills. Get your taste buds ready as you learn about traditional pressing methods, as well as modern ones, and the origins of olive oil in a countryside setting. After your tour, sit down for a delicious tasting session to sample the finest extra virgin olive oils served alongside warm Tuscan bread and local specialties.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Live an authentic experience among ancient olive trees: walk with explanation of pruning techniques, picnic with tasting of EVO oil and typical products, pairing with Tuscan wines, tasting of herbal tea of olive leaves, visit to the cellar and gift of oils. We will welcome you among centuries-old olive trees for an immersive experience in the heart of tradition. We will start with a walk through the olive groves, telling you about pruning techniques and curiosities. A picnic will follow under the trees, where you will taste extra virgin olive oil paired with local specialties and fine Tuscan wine. We will also offer you an herbal tea made with olive leaf infusion, always appreciated for its natural benefits. We will conclude with a visit to the winery and pay tribute to you with four bottles of EVO oils to take home. An authentic journey through nature, taste and traditions.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

There are places you visit and others you live. A few minutes from Siena, between the Chianti hills and the Crete Senesi, the experience slowly takes shape on our panoramic terrace, in the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree. What makes it special is the opportunity to taste our wines directly with those who produce them, in a family-run cellar where each bottle is born from the link with the territory. It is not a standard tasting, but an authentic moment made of stories, flavors and genuine hospitality. The wines tell the story of the territory, the typical Tuscan dishes accompany them and the landscape completes the experience. If you are looking for a real meeting with Tuscany, made of details, hospitality and dedicated time, this is the right place.

Set off on a Vespa adventure to discover Fiesole and its stunning landscapes, where history and nature meet. Ride a vintage-style Piaggio Vespa through the Tuscan hills near Florence, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. After a short test ride, follow your guide to Fiesole to explore the town and admire views over Florence. If the shared guided tour is selected, enjoy a visit to a local olive oil producer with a tasting of premium extra virgin olive oil, a perfect blend of flavor, scenery, and fun.

At the Santa Téa oil mill, experience a journey through centuries of olive oil tradition and innovation. In a peaceful and authentic setting, discover the essence of quality, heritage, and dedication. The visit begins in the historic mill, dating back to 1426 and now preserved as a museum, then moves into the modern extraction facility where advanced technology enhances ancient expertise. Explore a scenic olive grove and learn to recognize the value and characteristics of high-quality extra virgin olive oil through a guided tasting of three carefully selected oils. The experience concludes with a Tuscan-style light lunch: premium olive oil served with local cheeses, traditional cured meats, rustic bread, and a glass of red wine. An unforgettable journey into the heart of Tuscany’s olive oil culture.

A sunset dinner with panoramic views over San Gimignano. As golden light falls over the medieval towers, the terrace becomes an intimate setting where wine, cuisine, and landscape come together. What makes it special: Exclusive panoramic terrace at sunset overlooking San Gimignano Guided tasting of 8 wines, including Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan Selection of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars Full Tuscan dinner with appetizers, homemade lasagna, and a traditional meat course Dessert with Vin Santo to conclude the experience A refined and atmospheric evening, perfect for those who want to experience Tuscany at its most scenic and authentic moment.

The opportunity to know and see how the real Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced with the illustration of the manufacturing process directly in the mill. The opportunity to savor the EVO Oils following the instructions of our millers. In our tavern you can then enjoy bruschetta with our oils and the typical Valdoriciana with fresh tomatoes, the typical cold cuts of our area, the pecorino di Pienza, all accompanied by a good Rosso di Montepulciano or Colli Senesi. And finally the traditional cantucci 'with Vin Santo to complete a healthy and fun moment of Tuscan conviviality. The opportunity to know and buy EVO oil but also selected products typical of the area (wines, pecorino di Pienza, Tuscan cured meats, honey, etc.).

San Gimignano is surrounded by quiet countryside dotted with small wine estates. Visit one of these traditional farms and connect with local hosts on this tour and wine tasting experience. Take in the organic farm's garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, "vinsantaia" aging room, and cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of eight organic wines of your choice paired with the farm's own olive oil plus local cheeses and cold cuts and other culinary combinations.

Explore the enchanting Sangiovese vineyards of one of the most prestigious wineries in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area. This immersive experience will allow you to discover organic farming methods and the fascinating stages of wine production, from vineyard care to wine aging. End your tour with a guided tasting of excellent wines, including the fascinating Calamus and the renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. To further enrich the experience, enjoy tasty pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta topped with organic extra virgin olive oil. In evidence Visit to a beautiful winery in the Vino Nobile area of Montepulciano. Discovery of organic farming methods and the stages of wine production. Tasting of selected wines, including classic labels and Muffato. Food pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta during the tasting.

We offer an excellent tasting of typical products of the area that, usually, one would expect to find in the boundless countryside, the peculiarity of the experience we offer is the location in the historic center, in Piazza Grande, in the main square of Arezzo. The proposed activity can be implemented in two ways, with the basic tasting (€25), or with the tasting upgrade, which includes our truffle-based products and more! (€40): -1 GLASS OF CHIANTI COLLI ARETINI DOCG WINE -1 GLASS OF IGT ROSÉ WINE -1 GLASS OF CHIANTI RISERVA DOCG WINE -BRUSCHETTA WITH BORGUNTO EVO OIL -VEGETARIAN BRUSCHETTA WITH TRUFFLE MAYONNAISE -TRUFFLE BUTTER BRUSCHETTA -TRUFFLE POPCORN -TOMATO JELLY -RIBOLLATO -TRUFFLE CHEESE AND HONEY -PEACHES IN SYRUP

This experience is perfect for those who want to explore Tuscany's rich wine culture, enjoying a hearty meal in beautiful scenery among the vineyards. With the accuracy of the pairing with our wines, niche creations designed to distort what is known about Montepulciano. A real Tuscan "light" lunch.

This experience is led by Paolo Nenci, one of Italy’s first “digital farmers”, followed by thousands of people online for his innovative approach to wine and agriculture. The winery was awarded in Dubai in November 2024 for excellence in extra virgin olive oil, a recognition of quality and craftsmanship. You will also taste wines produced with traditional methods, including the historic Vin Santo made with a fermentation mother dating back to 1820. An authentic, award-winning experience in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, far from mass tourism.

Immerse yourself in an authentic experience to discover the production of extra virgin olive oil on a charming Italian farm. During the tour you will visit the fields, the traditional equipment and the cellar, discovering the secrets and passion that make it possible to obtain an organic oil of the highest quality. You will experience an enriching cultural journey, with insights into sustainable and innovative cultivation and milling techniques. Ideal for gastronomy enthusiasts, families and anyone who wants to get in touch with local traditions, this tour will give you insider knowledge and memorable encounters. The family management, careful and meticulous, has led the company to receive the prestigious award of the 3 Leaves of the Red Shrimp, testimony of the excellence of its products.

The Complete Tasting is the experience that truly tells the soul of our company. We start with a short walk through vineyards and olive groves to find out how we work and what makes this land special. The tasting opens with a bruschetta with our extra virgin olive oil and continues with three wines from the estate, accompanied by a platter of local cold cuts and cheeses chosen to enhance each glass. An authentic, relaxed and convivial moment, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, perfect for those who want to go beyond simple tasting and experience Tuscany in a genuine way.

Get ready for a truffle-tasting adventure with this 3-hour lunch and hunting experience in San Gimignano. Your certified guides will take you to the prime truffle grounds and teach you everything you need to know about these esteemed delicacies. With your four-legged friends leading the way, you can experience the thrill of hunting for truffles in the midst of nature. Return to Podere La Marronaia for a mouth-watering truffle lunch, perfectly paired with organic wines and olive oils.

In the heart of the green Tuscan hills and at the foot of a medieval city of rare charm, the Frantoio di San Gimignano takes you on a journey through time and space through stories, anecdotes and tales of one of the main products of the Mediterranean diet: oil extra virgin olive oil. This historic place of production has now also become a place of discovery and knowledge of the world of oil for the whole family, involving children and intriguing adults through the recreational-educational experiences of the multimedia tour, tasting and shop. Each stage will involve and stimulate the five senses for an experience truly immersive and interactive.

Book a tasting of our organic/biodynamic wines produced on the Lucca hills; we will take a tour of the vineyard near the cellar, a visit to the internal rooms and finally we will taste the wines, oil and honey under a pergola. I will sit at the table with the customer to explain the history of our family business, our philosophy on natural wines, the manufacturing processes and the organoleptic characteristics of our 4 wines accompanied by croutons and local cheeses, our extra virgin olive oil and our acacia, chestnut, millefiori and pollen honeys. Depending on the period in which they visit us, they can assist in some of the manufacturing processes (harvest, foot pressing, vinification, bottling, labeling all done manually). We will try to make our customers understand the love and passion we put into our work. Depending on the number of guests, the tour can last an hour or more generally more than two hours.

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Tuscany is a journey not to be missed. Discover the art of Inserrata organic oil in a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils, made with local varieties such as Frantoiano and Moraiolo. During the experience, you will learn about agricultural philosophy while tasting the two oils, paired with Tuscan focaccia and local products such as cheeses and cold cuts. For those who want to learn more, you can visit the olive grove and admire the centuries-old plants from which it all begins.

Experiences such as the oil tour and Tuscan dinner offer an unforgettable experience, where warm hospitality and the authentic flavors of Tuscany come together in a unique culinary journey. The visit to the farm offers an overview of the production of extra virgin olive oil, while the dinner prepared with love and local ingredients on the panoramic terrace of Podere Rondinaio delights the palate with genuine Tuscan dishes. During the evening, you have the opportunity to taste the extra virgin olive oil produced on site, discovering its unique nuances. It is a multi-sensory experience that celebrates the passion for extra virgin olive oil and the authenticity of the cuisine. If there are any intolerances of any kind or food preferences (e.g. vegetarian diet) please inform us.

At the Santa Tea Oil Mill, step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of tradition, authenticity, and serenity. Founded in 1426, the mill offers a unique journey through history, where ancient techniques are preserved alongside cutting-edge technology. Explore the mill’s museum, housing historical equipment and artifacts, before moving on to the modern extraction plant, where the latest innovations in olive oil production come to life. The experience culminates with a guided tasting of three distinct varieties of extra virgin olive oil, each showcasing the exceptional quality of the mill’s products. Afterward, visit the shop to purchase Santa Tea’s premium oils and other local specialties, taking a piece of this unique experience home with you. Whether you are a connoisseur or a newcomer, this visit offers a comprehensive understanding of the olive oil world, blending the past with the present in a peaceful and educational setting.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This skip-the-line tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a walking tour after your museum visit for more context.