Top Italy Olive Oil Tasting

Tuscan and Pugliese olive oils get most of the international attention, but Lake Garda has its own protected designation—Garda DOP, classified in 1997 as one of Italy's first five PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) olive oils. The lake's eastern shore has been called the "Riviera degli Olivi" since 1968. This tour visits a working oil mill with a tasting of four extra virgin olive oils, including the Garda DOP, paired with local food.

Go beyond sightseeing and connect with an artisan olive oil producer and his family at their farm in Sicily for a tour of the olive groves followed by a tasting lunch. Learn about the history and culture of olive oil production on the island as you stroll through the olive trees, then settle around the family table for a Sicilian lunch. Sample a variety of traditional dishes plus the farm’s own wine and olive oil.

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.

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.

Abruzzo is known as one of Italy’s most popular wine-producing regions, but most travelers don’t venture beyond a glass of white or red over dinner. Ideal for anyone looking for a deeper delve into Abruzzese wine, this private winery tour combines a guided exploration of a traditional estate—including cellars and vineyards—with an exclusive tasting paired with local snacks.

Our company represents a love story with our territory. This is why we have decided to share with you our history and our work which has united us and made us grow for 4 generations. Thanks to the support of virtual reality, what is a seasonal activity, namely the harvesting of olives and their extraction in the mill, will be accessible to everyone first hand. In fact, you will find yourself walking among our olive trees while the workers harvest the fruits, before arriving at the oil mill and observing the transformation of the olives into oil up close. To conclude this beautiful journey, you will taste our extra virgin olive oil together with the products of our Sicilian tradition. Flexible starting times. Contact us to arrange the most convenient time for you.

Discover the Sorrentine Peninsula through a guided tour that will take you among centuries-old lemon groves and olive groves, on a real family-run farm. Delve into the local traditions and lemon cultivation techniques, from manual harvesting to the production of artisanal limoncello. Stroll among the olive trees and learn how extra virgin olive oil is born, while listening to fascinating stories about peasant culture. Conclude your experience with a tasting of organic jams and local liqueurs, directly from the producer. • Free pickup on request, from your hotel or the Sorrento center • Family farm for generations, with Christian as guide • Discover the cultivation techniques for lemons and olive oil • Lemon trees, ancient olive trees, animals and a 15th-century church • Tasting included: limoncello, extra virgin olive oils, and organic jams • Small groups, wheelchair and stroller accessible

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.

Discover the authentic flavors of the Sorrento Peninsula with a unique tour at Le Colline di Sorrento, a historic family-run farmhouse. Begin with a guided walk through the lemon groves of Sorrento, learning about local farming traditions and cultivation methods. Watch the artisanal production of mozzarella with a live demonstration, and enjoy the opportunity to taste it fresh and warm. The experience continues with a delicious tasting of typical local products, including cured meats, cheeses, and bruschetta. Finally, visit our farm shop, where you can sample and purchase products such as extra virgin olive oil, handcrafted limoncello and other local liqueurs, citrus marmalades—all made by us with care and tradition, in a panoramic setting overlooking the Bay of Naples. Included: Guided tour through Sorrento’s lemon and olive groves Live demonstration of mozzarella and other traditional cheese making Tasting of olive oils, limoncello, and local specialties Suitable for all ages and accessible to guests with reduced mobility

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.

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.

Bologna is famous for its wines—but what if you don’t know your Sangiovese from your Pignoletto? Ideal for anyone looking for a gastronomy crash course, this private, deluxe food and wine experience treats travelers to a sommelier-led wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses, meats, and olive oils from the region. And, if you're already a wine expert, get a chance to test your knowledge with Rewine technology.

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.

Since 2019, we are the first to offer Vernazza an experience dedicated to preparing pesto in the mortar, combining cooking, territory, conviviality, and tasting. You will learn to prepare pesto by hand, using selected ingredients. The experience takes place in a typical Cinque Terre cellar, with stone and wood, reminiscent of the atmosphere of old Vernazza. 12:30 - PESTO CLASS We will start with wine, focaccia, cheeses, and extra virgin olive oils. You will prepare your pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. The pesto will then be used to dress the gnocchi which you will eat with a third wine. We will conclude with limoncello and chocolate. 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM – PESTO SNACK CLASS After a taste of wine, you will prepare the pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. We will accompany it with focaccia, cheeses, oils, and a third wine. Finally, a real little shoe with bread and focaccia directly in the mortar! If you want the class in French, communicate it at the time of the reservation.

Get a true taste of Southern Italy with this foodie experience from Sorrento. Travel to a pizzeria, cheese factory, and family-run lemon farm for tastings of top products, including homemade bread, lemonade, and extra-virgin olive oil. All the samples add up to a full meal. Learn the secrets behind Italian family recipes and try your hand at pizza-making, Neapolitan style. Top it off with limoncello before returning to Sorrento.

Immerse yourself in the art of Italian pizza-making during this cooking class in Sorrento. Learn from your chef/guides, pros at rolling and tossing dough, and picking out the freshest ingredients. Have fun learning the techniques, tasting olive oil and mozzarella, and sit down to feast on the pizzas you make with wine.

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.

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.

Many tours visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii but only a few include the first-hand expertise of an archaeologist guide. Explore the ancient Roman city and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the company of a guide who brings history to life while leading you to important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, and the thermal baths.

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.

During the cooking classes, we will be happy to share the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, and tell the origin and anecdotes linked to each individual dish. Participating in an expert-led extra virgin olive oil tasting is like embarking on a journey through the flavors and aromas of Sicily of the past like you have never experienced before. Find out how home-grown olive oil is produced, how to pair it with food and how to buy a quality product at home. Our recipes and preparation methods respect the culinary tradition of the area, using zero kilometer raw materials, the result of the work of our producers. At the end, it will be possible to taste the dishes created and sip the wine best suited to the dish.

Embark on a sensory journey at Poggio ai Laghi, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. This unique tasting tour is not just about savoring the flavors of exquisite wines, oils, and vinegars, but it’s an immersive experience that engages all your senses. The tour begins with a tasting of Poggio ai Laghi wines dedicated to Donna Ava and her handmaids. Each sip tells a story of the rich Tuscan soil and the meticulous care taken in every step of the winemaking process. Next, you’ll sample the estate’s olive oils as well as the special chili pepper oil and white truffle olive oil. The tour concludes with a sampling of Poggio ai Laghi artisanal vinegars: the balsamic viegar which is an all-Italian excellence and the special vinegar with Valdelsa onions.. The wine expert will guide you through each tasting, explaining the production process, the flavor notes to look out for, and the ideal food pairings.

Escape the bustle of Sorrento’s tourist-clogged streets and spend a serene few hours on a working farm—without ever needing to leave the city—on this half-day, small-group culinary workshop. First, stroll through a citrus grove and indulge in tastings of local cheeses, produce, wines, and Limoncello. Then, roll up your sleeves and learn how to hand craft the perfect pizza from experienced cooks—followed by lunch and conversation.