Tour & Oil Tasting

A guided tour to discover organic cultivation techniques and the secrets of the olive mill, concluding with a technical tasting of EVO oils, local products, and homemade bread.

You will be accompanied on an outdoor walk through the estate's olive trees to discover the entire production cycle of extra virgin olive oil firsthand. Along the way, you will learn about cultivation techniques, harvesting methods, the importance of fruit quality, and the essential role that the mill and storage play in producing a healthy and fragrant oil.

You will also visit an experimental field where 24 different olive varieties, both native and international, are grown and monitored.

At the end of the tour, you will take part in a guided tasting session to learn how to recognize aromas, intensities, bitter, and spicy notes, understanding the differences between the various productions. The tasting is accompanied by warm homemade bread, estate preserves, and small bites of local products.

1. Guided olive grove walk: Explore the complete EVOO production chain, from orchard care to milling and storage.

2. Experimental orchard visit: A unique walk among 24 distinct native Sicilian and international olive varieties.

3. Sensory oil-tasting workshop: Learn professional tasting techniques to evaluate fruitiness, bitterness, and pepperiness in extra virgin olive oil.

4. Local food pairings: Sample fresh olive oils paired with warm homemade bread, artisanal preserves, and regional bites.