Experience in an olive oil mill

€100.00 (In Stock)

GIFT CARD – OLIVE MILL VISIT WITH OLIVE OIL SOMMELIER

Valid for 2 people

Give an experience discovering Sardinian extra virgin olive oil, from olive processing to tasting.

A private visit to an olive mill in the Parteolla area, accompanied by an Olive Oil Sommelier, to learn how a quality EVO oil is made, how to recognize its aromas and flavors, and how to pair it correctly with food.

 

THE EXPERIENCE

We will visit one of the historic olive mills of Parteolla, an area just outside Cagliari particularly suited to olive growing and the production of extra virgin olive oil.

The very name Parteolla, traditionally traced back to the Latin Pars Olea, tells of this land’s deep bond with olive cultivation.

The olive mill was founded in 1962 by the will of 31 citizens and olive growers of Dolianova, with the aim of enhancing local production by improving quality, productivity, and marketing.

During the visit we will discover a much older tradition and the role that olive growing has played in the history and economy of this area.

The tour will begin in the area dedicated to processing table olives, where we will learn how the olives we find on our tables are prepared.

We will then continue to the mill, the area dedicated to the production of extra virgin olive oil, to learn the main stages that turn freshly harvested olives into EVO oil.

Through the narration and a video dedicated to production, we will follow the entire process, from harvesting to milling and bottling.

THE TASTING

The visit will end in the tasting room with a guided experience dedicated to the sensory analysis of olive oil.

We will taste 2 extra virgin olive oils from the Gold line, comparing them to discover how different cultivars and characteristics can create oils with different aromas, intensity, and taste sensations.

We will learn some principles of EVO oil tasting: how to observe it, how to perceive its aromas, which sensations to look for when tasting, and how to recognize some of the characteristics of a quality oil.

We will also talk about pairing oil and food, to understand why different oils can enhance different dishes and ingredients.

The tasting will be completed by the olive spread and the brined olives produced by the olive mill.

The entire experience is private and reserved exclusively for the Gift Card recipients: no other guests will be present.

DURING THE OLIVE HARVEST SEASON

EVO oil production is seasonal.

Roughly from October to February, during the olive processing period, it will also be possible to see the mill machinery in operation.

In other periods of the year, the visit still allows you to see the production areas, equipment, and all the main stages of the process through the guided tour and the production video.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Private experience valid for 2 people

Access and guided tour of the olive mill

Visit to the area dedicated to table olives

Visit to the area dedicated to EVO oil production

In-depth look at the main stages of oil production

Guided tasting of 2 Gold line EVO oils

Tasting of olive spread and brined olives

Introduction to olive oil tasting technique

Introduction to the principles of pairing oil and food

Guidance by the Olive Oil Sommelier for the entire duration of the experience

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Duration: about 2 hours
Meeting point: Via Emilio Lussu 43 – 09041 Dolianova (SU)
Type: private experience, with no other guests present
Languages: Italian, English and French
Booking: required at least 3 days in advance and subject to the olive mill’s availability.

Transport to and from the olive mill is not included. Participants must reach the meeting point on their own.

HOW THE GIFT CARD WORKS

At the time of purchase, indicate in the order notes:

first and last name of the Gift Card recipients;

any personal message to include in the Gift Card.

The personalized Gift Card will be sent by e-mail to the address provided during purchase.

The date and time of the experience can be arranged later. Recipients can contact Le Strade del Gusto to check availability and book the visit at least 3 days in advance.

VALIDITY AND CONDITIONS

The Gift Card:

is valid for 12 months from the purchase date;

is personal and can be used only by the people named on the Gift Card;

cannot be transferred to other people;

is non-refundable;

is valid for 2 people;

must be used within the validity period;

the date and time of the experience are subject to the olive mill’s availability;

the possibility of seeing the machinery in operation depends on the oil production period and cannot be guaranteed outside the olive harvest season.

NOTES

Please report at the time of booking any allergies, food intolerances, or special dietary requirements, so we can best organize the tasting.

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