Professional oil tasting in San Gimignano
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of 100% Made in Pruneti extra virgin olive oil
- Learn how to taste olive oil like a true expert with a guided tasting
- Taste 6 varieties of extra virgin olive oil and note down their scents, flavours and characteristics
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Full description
Amidst medieval alleys and Tuscan panoramas, an experience dedicated to one of the territory's most iconic products awaits you in San Gimignano:extra virgin olive oil!
In a refined oil shop in the historic centre you will discover the aromas, perfumes and characteristics of the oils, training your sense of smell and taste and learning the basics of professional tasting through a simple and intuitive technical sheet!
What we will do
The event takes place in the historic centre of San Gimignano, in the province of Siena, amidst the medieval atmosphere and authentic flavours of Tuscany. We will be welcomed by a guide, ready to introduce us to the world of extra virgin olive oil and the Tuscan olive-growing tradition.
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the local area and the history of the producer, now recognised as one of the most internationally acclaimed. We’ll discover how extra virgin olive oils are made and what characteristics make a high-quality product unique.
We will then get to the heart of the experience with a guided professional olive oil tasting. We will learn the correct tasting techniques used by professionals, starting with the olfactory analysis and moving on to the gustatory analysis, using the special tasting glass.
During the session, we will taste six different types of 100% Made in Chianti extra virgin olive oil , noting down aromas, intensity and characteristics on a simple and intuitive tasting sheet.
Water and bread will be provided to accompany the tasting, to cleanse the palate between tastings. By the end of the experience, we will have acquired the skills to recognise a high-quality oil and understand its key characteristics.
The experience will last approximately 45 minutes in total.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone, with no age limit.
Minors may participate in the experience accompanied: children aged 0 to 3 years participate free of charge, while participants aged 4 to 12 years receive a 20% discount.
The facility is not wheelchair-accessible.
Other information
The experience takes place all year round.
Free on-site parking is available , and paid parking is available nearby. The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
You can inform the venue of any food allergies and/or intolerances by contacting them using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email.
Dogs are allowed inside the venue and in the tasting areas.
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
San Gimignano, Siena
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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