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| We used to think wine was wine, some better, some worse, but basically all pretty much the same, olive oil was olive oil, Italian cooking was pepperoni pizzas and spaghetti. Sounds impossible, but believe us, in that wonderful week you changed our life style! Thank you, and we'll be back, to you and lovely Tuscany! Peter and Jane Alamo |
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tour Highlights
Tour a Tuscan olive oil press
Guided extra virgin olive oil tasting with expert guide
Decipher the mysteries of olive oil
Ship directly home to enjoy the rest of the year
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tour and Tasting in Tuscany Program
Extra virgin olive oil is not only a staple on the Tuscan table, it is a source of pride and joy to Tuscans! The spicy, intense, green extra virgin olive oil you will taste on this tour barely resembles (if at all!) the extra virgin olive oil for sale in a grocery store at home. This authentic Tuscan olive oil comes from only specific olive varietals, is harvested early and pressed immediately to preserve the intense aromas and flavors... just a drizzle will have your taste buds singing. You will begin your 2 hour tour discovering true Tuscan olive oil when you meet your expert olive oil guide at the best possible place to learn about olive oil: an olive oil press in a small Tuscan village. During your tour of the press, you will learn how olive oil is extracted from olives, traditional versus modern techniques of extraction, the importance of factors such as harvest period, weather and heat during processing etc. Then you will have a chance to sample the extra virgin olive oil you have been learning about. With the help of your expert guide, you will learn how professionals taste extra virgin olive oil and how you can judge the quality based on certain positive or negative characteristics present in the oil. You will also learn about tree varietals, different techniques of cultivation, and the differences between oils produced in different regions in Italy and the world. Don't miss the opportunity to have the taste of this incredible extra virgin olive oil back home- the oil can be shipped directly to your home address!
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What's Included in Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tour and Tasting
An olive oil expert guide (approx. 2 hours).
A guided visit to a Tuscan olive oil press.
A guided tasting of several different extra virgin olive oils and a discussion about olive oil in general.
Our pampering care!
What's Not Included in Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tour and Tasting
This tour does not include transportation. A car is necessary to
arrive at the tour meeting point. If you do not have a rental car and would like us to hire a car with driver for you, please contact us directly to make your reservation.
Special Note
This tour is available all-year-round, although the actual pressing of olives in Tuscany happens in the fall, usually late October through December. The olive press may not be in operation at the time of your visit, based on the season. |
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Price per person (including taxes and fees), based on a booking of:
1 pax Eur 75 - 2 pax Eur 39 - 3 pax Eur 35 - 4 pax Eur 30 - 5 pax Eur 28 - 6 pax Eur 28 - 7 pax Eur 25 - 8 pax Eur 25 - 9 pax Eur 25 - 10 pax Eur 25 - 11 pax Eur 25 - 12 pax Eur 25 - 13 pax Eur 25 - 14 pax Eur 25 - 15 pax Eur 25 - 16 pax Eur 25 - |
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