About this tour
Spend two hours in an Umbrian olive grove learning how organic oil is grown and pressed, then taste several varieties alongside local wines, cured meats, cheese, and traditional sweets. You'll walk the working grove at a relaxed pace, chat with the producers about their methods, and leave with a tasting certificate and a clearer sense of what separates mediocre oil from the exceptional stuff.
Highlights
- Walk rows of organic olive trees in their natural setting
- Taste several extra virgin oils side by side, understanding the differences
- Sample Umbrian wines paired with local cured meats and cheeses
- Try traditional regional desserts made with local ingredients
- Receive 'Apprendista Assaggiatore' (apprentice taster) certificate
- Learn cultivation and pressing methods directly from producers
What to expect
The tour begins with a stroll through the working grove, where growers explain seasonal rhythms and harvest decisions. Back at the tasting area, you'll work through oils of different ages and varieties, learning how to recognise flavour notes and quality markers. Local wines arrive next, chosen to complement the food—cured meats, aged cheeses, and house-made desserts follow. Expect around ninety minutes of walking and tasting combined, with plenty of time to ask questions and linger over flavours you enjoy.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes; the grove is uneven underfoot. Public transport reaches the venue. No need for peak fitness—the pace is leisurely. Bring a small notebook if you like recording tasting notes.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.