About this tour
Walk through century-old olive groves at Vallarella, then explore one of southern Italy's most advanced pressing facilities. This 90-minute tour traces oil from tree to bottle using sustainable methods, ending with a tasting of the mill's extra virgin oils paired with bruschetta. You'll see how modern technology and traditional trees work together in a family operation that takes environmental responsibility seriously.
Highlights
- Ancient olive trees on the family estate
- State-of-the-art pressing facility and production methods
- Eco-friendly oil extraction techniques explained
- Taste several extra virgin oils side by side
- Bruschetta and water included
What to expect
The tour begins among the old olive groves where you'll learn how the family manages these heritage trees. You'll then move into the mill itself to see the modern pressing equipment and understand the production process from fruit to bottle. Staff explain the sustainable practices that keep the operation environmentally sound. At the end, you'll sample different oils, tasting the variations between batches and pressing methods, with bruschetta to cleanse the palate between tastings.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible throughout. Prams and strollers welcome for small children. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for the orchard section. The tasting concludes the experience, so plan accordingly if you have other activities nearby.
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.