Top Matera Olive Oil Tasting

Private panoramic tour of the historic districts of the city, aboard the historic Ape Calessino Piaggio. You will not share the tour with other guests.

1 - Large historical location of 300sqm of typical houses of the Sassi di Matera 2 - Over 300 types of selected local products 3 - Experience unique flavors among the rocks of the Sassi di Matera

Come relax in the shade of centuries-old olive trees enjoying a picnic completely set up for you You will walk among the centuries-old olive trees enjoying a wonderful view of the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Mantenera Forest In the shadow of our Majatica, the queen of our 350-year-old certified olive grove and Patriarch Lucan, a picnic awaits you with a selection of Podolic cheeses from wild-bred cows, local cured meats, focaccia, the famous bread of Matera with which you can taste our organic oils, taralli olives drinking red wine Aglianico del Vulture immersed in a private location away from disturbing noises with only the sounds of nature and birdsong You can relax on pillows or swing in the hammock, walk among olive trees and enjoy the beautiful food at your own pace

Walking through an olive grove brings a profound sense of serenity, no matter the season or time of day. We invite you to step away from the crowds and immerse yourself in nature with this unforgettable walking and picnic experience. Your journey begins by wandering among ancient, century-old olive trees, discovering the stories of the people who cultivate them and learning the fascinating process behind our extra virgin olive oil production. As we travel through our lands, you will be treated to breathtaking views of the Piccole Dolomiti Lucane and the protected natural area of Gallipoli Cognato Park. The experience culminates in a moment of pure bliss: a rich, authentic picnic prepared exclusively for you in the gentle shade of our precious trees. Savor locally produced cured meats, artisan cheeses, EVOO bruschetta, and delicious desserts made with our homemade jams for a total immersion into the flavors and tranquility of Basilicata.

For me, hosting and home is a whole other thing from a simple restaurant that can be as hospitable as you want but will never be able to welcome you with the serene and informal conviviality of "my home". Here I relive the experiences lived in my grandparents' house before and my parents later. Perfumes from boiling pots, the same but always different voices and gestures of my mother and my aunt who repeat rituals that have unknowingly marked me. Over time I have accumulated a treasure trove of sensations and knowledge that intertwine between the countryside and the kitchen and from which I am indelibly marked. Today I find myself chasing cookbooks and recipes to reproduce in an attempt to relive that experience and I ask for your help in order to succeed. We will prepare various dishes of the Matera tradition together, depending on the period in which we meet, and then we will taste them in the convivial and "Slow" atmosphere that has always distinguished me.