Tuscan ExtraVirgin Olive Oil Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
You will learn how to recognize high-quality extra virgin olive oil through its distinctive aromas: freshly cut grass, artichoke, almond, olive leaf, tomato and aromatic herbs, accompanied by characteristic bitter and peppery notes. You will discover what EVO oil polyphenols are, how they are measured in mg/kg and how their antioxidant properties help combat oxidative stress. You will also learn about acidity, proper storage and smoke point—generally between 190 and 210°C—which makes extra virgin olive oil suitable for both cooking and frying. The tasting is paired with carefully selected local products and dishes designed to enhance the flavours and versatility of Tuscan olive oil.
Inclusions
What's included
- Valdichiana Living gadget
- Lunch
- Visit to a oil mill producing extra virgin olive oil
- Introductive class to the tasting of extra virgin olive oil
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Valdichiana Living
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Montepulciano
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 107 experiences we list in Montepulciano.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 45 of 107.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a Renaissance hill town in southern Tuscany, known for its Vino Nobile wine, cellars beneath the palaces and wide valley views.
Montepulciano climbs a ridge, its main street rising between Renaissance palaces and towers to the Piazza Grande at the top. The square is framed by the town hall, whose tower recalls Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, the cathedral and the Palazzo Contucci, and a well decorated with griffins and lions stands in the middle. Below the town, the Church of San Biagio, a Renaissance travertine church by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, stands among cypresses.
Top-ranked sights in Montepulciano: Temple of San Biagio (Tempio di San Biagio).
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