Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura
This experience is much more than just a visit: an expert will transport you back in time, telling you the fascinating historical backgrounds related to this family of oil producers. Next, it will offer you an exciting lesson on the different types of extra virgin olive oil and the secrets to recognize its properties. You will listen to the unique characteristics of each Perniola extra virgin olive oil, letting yourself be captivated by the scents and flavors that intertwine in a real sensory riot.
NB: Communicate any allergies and/or food intolerances in advance.
The visit could be provided in two languages (Italian/English) due to the presence of visitors of different nationalities.
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Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura
What's included in Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Let yourself be captivated by a real journey through time to discover the world of Perniola extra virgin olive oil, a family business with 60 years of history spanning three different generations. With this tour you will discover the history of the mill between tradition and innovation and the entire production process that transforms a simple olive into the famous green gold. You will be guided through each phase that characterizes the birth of a quality extra virgin olive oil and you will appreciate every nuance. Subsequently, the Sommelier of the oil will accompany you in a tasting of Perniola oils to introduce you to their organoleptic properties, tasting techniques and food pairing suggestions. To relive the experience at home too, you will receive a 100 ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take with you. At the end of the visit, you will be delighted with a 100% Apulian aperitif with delicacies from the area that will combine perfectly with the oil tasting!
Inclusions
- Aperitif 100% made in Puglia with local products and a glass of our tasty craft beer with olive leaves.
- 100ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take home
- Guided visit to the oil mill
- Tasting of our extra virgin olive oils
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- If you reach us on foot or by car, continue along via Santeramo in Colle (not via Mura Megalitiche) and turn towards the dirt road, next to the car dealer. Instead, if you reach us with the camper, you can rely on the directions on Google Maps or call us in advance.
