EVO Oil Tasting at a Historic Olive Mill Near Florence

About this tour

Visit a working olive mill near Florence that's been pressing oil since 1426. You'll walk through centuries-old equipment in the museum, then see the modern extraction facility in action before tasting three house extra virgin oils that reveal the mill's terroir. This 90-minute session connects you directly to how Tuscan olive oil gets made, from ancient stone presses to today's machinery. The shop lets you take bottles home.

Highlights

• Medieval olive mill still operating with original stone equipment
• Side-by-side view of historical and contemporary production methods
• Blind tasting of three distinct extra virgin oils
• Museum of olive-pressing tools spanning six centuries
• Direct purchase of estate oils at mill prices

What to expect

Expect a guided walk through two distinct spaces: first the museum section with antique presses and tools, then the working plant where you'll see modern crushing and separation in real time. The guide explains extraction methods and the role of timing and temperature in flavour. You'll then sit down for the tasting—three different oils, each poured fresh, with guidance on identifying pepper notes, grassy hints, and buttery textures. The whole pace is unhurried; this is educational rather than rushed.

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