Umbria Olive Oil Tasting: Be an Olive Oil Expert!
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Overview
Apprentice Olive Oil Taster for a Day! in Umbria offers a unique chance to learn about high-quality extra virgin olive oil. This isn't just a tasting; it's an exploration into the world of olive oil production, from the grove to the bottle.
Visitors will walk through old olive groves and see the differences between how organic and regular olive oil is made. Then, they get a private tasting of different extra virgin olive oils. They will learn what makes Umbria's "green gold" special compared to mass-produced oils. The experience takes place in Organic Olive Groves & Local Winery.
The tasting also includes organic wines from Tili winery (at least five different wines), served with warm bruschetta, local cheeses and salami, and traditional Umbrian biscotti. It includes Guided visit in the middle of organic olive groves. This experience includes snacks and alcoholic beverages. Please note that pick-up and drop-off are not included, but can be arranged on request for a fee.

Highlights
Become an Olive Oil Expert: Learn to tell the difference between high-quality and regular olive oil.
Explore Beautiful Olive Groves: Take a guided walk through organic olive groves.
Taste Local Wines and Foods: Enjoy organic wines, bruschetta, cheeses, and salami.
Private Guided Tasting: Attend a private tasting of different extra virgin olive oils.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved this experience, especially the olive oil and wine tasting and the beautiful location. Some suggested improvements to the pick-up options and wine information.

Customers loved learning about olive oil production.
Many enjoyed the wine and food pairings.
Guests appreciated the beautiful scenery of the olive groves.
The guided tasting was very informative and fun.
Some visitors felt the pick-up arrangement fee should be included in the price.
A few wished for more detailed information about the wine.
The Journey
Organic Olive Groves & Local Winery
Discover the secrets of authentic Italian olive oil production with a guided tour of organic olive groves. Learn the nuances between organic and conventional farming before indulging in a comparative tasting of premium extra virgin olive oil against mass-produced varieties. Enhance your palate with a selection of five organic wines, perfectly complemented by hot bruschetta, artisanal cheeses, cured salami, and traditional biscotti. This immersive experience offers a true taste of the Italian terroir, highlighting the dedication to quality and tradition in every bite and sip.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a guided visit to organic olive groves and a private tasting of different extra virgin olive oils, paired with organic wines, bruschetta, local cheeses and salami, and Umbrian biscotti. Snacks and alcoholic beverages are included. Pick-up and drop-off are not included, but can be arranged from Assisi city center or local hotels for an extra fee on request. The meeting point is at Organic Olive Groves & Local Winery.
Hot Tip
Many visitors suggest confirming pick-up arrangements in advance to ensure a smooth start to the tour. Also, take notes during the olive oil tasting to help remember the different flavors and qualities!