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Monopoli Olive Oil Tasting: A Private Sensory Journey
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Overview
Private Oil Tasting Experience in Monopoli is a journey into the world of Apulian olive growing. Participants discover the characteristics, qualities, and combinations of some of the region's most well-known monovarietal oils. This experience offers the chance to learn how to recognize quality oils, understand production techniques, and identify local cultivars.
This sensory journey allows tasting seven types of extra virgin olive oil. It starts with a cold-extracted multivarietal, a fragrant, slightly bitter, and spicy oil perfect for any use. Then, it continues with different monovarietal oils, each produced from a single type of olive, such as Coratina, Picholine, and Peranzana.
During the tasting, participants gain information on the history of Apulian olive growing, harvesting, and production techniques. Expert guidance is provided on how to use the different types of oil in cooking. The Coratina offers a bitter and spicy flavor with hints of artichoke, while the Peranzana presents hints of green tomato, apple, and banana. Soda is also included. 
Highlights
Taste 7 Olive Oils: Discover the unique flavors of Apulian extra virgin olive oil.
Learn Olive Oil History: Understand the history of olive growing in Apulia.
Understand Production: Learn about harvesting and production techniques.
Expert Advice: Receive guidance on using different oils in cooking.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy the olive oil tasting experience, finding it informative and a good opportunity to learn about Apulian olive oil production and taste different oils.
Customers enjoyed learning about different olive oils.
Visitors appreciated the explanation of olive oil production.
Guests found the tasting experience informative.
Participants liked the opportunity to taste the oils.
Some visitors want more options for food.
The Journey
Monopoli
Monopoli is a vibrant coastal town known for its historic charm and beautiful harbor. It is also the location for private oil tasting.
Apulia
Apulia (Puglia) is a region in southern Italy, famed for its olive oil production. Apulia provides the backdrop and the source of the olive oils for tasting, steeped in history and tradition.
Olive Groves
The olive groves of Apulia are where the olives are grown and harvested, these olives are used to make the different olive oils.
Know Before You Go
This private oil tasting experience includes soda. It excludes all other food and drinks. The meeting point will be disclosed upon booking confirmation. The experience does not offer hotel pickup and drop-off services.
Hot Tip
Guests find that asking specific questions about the olive oils they are tasting enhances their experience. Don't hesitate to ask about the region, the specific olive types, and the best food pairings.
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