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Sicily
Taste Sicily: Olive Oil Tour & Tasting Adventure
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Overview
Olive Oil Tour and Tasting at Mandranova, located near Palma di Montechiaro (Agrigento), offers a deep dive into Sicilian olive oil production. This isn't just a tasting; it's a journey through the heart of a family-run farm, where tradition meets innovation. Explore the groves and mill to see how extra virgin olive oil is made from local olives.
This tour invites guests to walk through the olive grove, tour the olive mill, and experience an extra virgin olive oil tasting. Guests will learn the ins and outs of extra virgin olive oil production in Sicily. Mandranova blends old methods with new to create oils rich in flavor. The family harvests the olives, then uses a special process to get the best oil.
Visitors will taste different olive oils and learn about their unique tastes and smells. They'll discover what makes each oil special and how to use it in cooking. This experience offers a real taste of Sicily, from the land to the bottle. 
Highlights
Taste Real Sicilian Olive Oil: Try different types of olive oil made right on the farm.
See How Olive Oil is Made: Walk through the olive trees and the mill where the oil is processed.
Learn from the Experts: Discover the secrets of making great olive oil from the Mandranova family.
Enjoy a Farm-Fresh Experience: Connect with the land and taste the flavors of Sicily.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the informative tour, delicious tastings, and the overall farm-to-table experience, making it a highlight of their trip to Sicily.
Customers loved learning about how olive oil is made.
The olive oil tasting was a highlight for many.
The lunch buffet was a delicious surprise, with fresh Sicilian flavors.
Guests felt welcome and enjoyed the farm's atmosphere.
Some parts of the tour are inside the production area.
The Journey
Mandranova Farm
A family-run farm spanning approximately 180 hectares in the Palma di Montechiaro area of Agrigento, southern Sicily. Mandranova specializes in the production of extra-virgin olive oil and almonds, combining tradition and innovation in its agricultural practices.
Olive Grove
The olive groves at Mandranova feature Sicilian native cultivar groves cultivated using integrated agriculture techniques and polyconic vase pruning. Harvest occurs from mid-September to mid-October, employing a mix of mechanical and semi-mechanical methods.
Olive Mill
Mandranova's proprietary mill processes the harvested olives through mechanical cold extraction, ensuring the production of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil that preserves the oil's organoleptic characteristics.
Know Before You Go
This olive oil tour and tasting includes a guided tasting of Mandranova's extra virgin olive oils. It does not include lunch, transportation to the farm, or personal shopping expenses. Make sure to arrange your own transportation to Mandranova, located in the Palma di Montechiaro area (Agrigento).
Hot Tip
Customers suggest being prepared for a generous and delicious meal at the end of the tour. Come hungry to fully enjoy the farm-to-table lunch buffet that showcases the fresh Sicilian flavors!
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