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Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the Mill

Discover Tuscany’s Green Gold

Step into the heart of Tuscany’s olive oil tradition and discover how one of the region’s most iconic products is made. Among olive groves, traditional mills, and tastings, you will enjoy an authentic experience filled with flavor and culture.

Extra virgin olive oil is one of Tuscany’s most precious treasures, telling the story of a tradition passed down through generations through its aroma and flavor.

During your visit to the olive oil mill, you will have the opportunity to walk through the olive groves, learn about olive harvesting techniques, and discover every stage of production, from pressing to the creation of extra virgin olive oil.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting, where you can sample freshly produced extra virgin olive oil accompanied by traditional Tuscan fettunta, a simple slice of toasted bread that highlights all the qualities of the oil.

During November and December, you can also watch the olives being processed and pressed live, while throughout the year a multilingual video explains the entire production cycle, offering an engaging experience suitable for everyone.

Useful Informations

BENEFITS

  • ✓ Discover the tradition of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil production up close.
  • ✓ Walk through olive groves surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the Tuscan hills.
  • ✓ Learn how to recognize the qualities of premium extra virgin olive oil through a guided tasting.
  • ✓ Taste traditional Tuscan fettunta, a symbol of the region's rustic culinary tradition.
  • ✓ An ideal experience for lovers of Tuscan food, wine, and local traditions.

FUN FACTS

  • ✓ Fettunta is one of Tuscany's oldest culinary traditions: toasted bread drizzled with freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil.
  • ✓ Olive harvesting generally takes place between October and December, the ideal time to taste freshly pressed olive oil.
  • ✓ High-quality extra virgin olive oil is recognized by its fruity aroma and pleasant bitter and peppery notes.
  • ✓ Many Tuscan olive oil mills combine tradition and innovation, preserving historic methods while using modern extraction technologies.

OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCES

  • ✓ Guided olive oil mill tour, to discover every stage of olive harvesting and processing through to the production of extra virgin olive oil.
  • ✓ Walk through the olive grove, accompanied by experts who explain the different olive tree varieties and traditional cultivation techniques.
  • ✓ Extra virgin olive oil tasting with traditional Tuscan fettunta, allowing you to appreciate its aromas, flavors, and distinctive qualities.
  • ✓ During the harvest season (November and December), you can watch the olives being processed and pressed live.
  • ✓ Would you like a personalized experience? We will be happy to recommend the olive oil mill that best suits your preferences and arrange your visit based on your interests and the time of year of your stay.