Guided tasting of Etna's extra virgin olive oil
Excursions & day trips

Guided tasting of Etna's extra virgin olive oil

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$40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour offers an immersive experience in Etna's extra virgin olive oil world
  • You'll taste four different oils, each with its own characteristics from Etna's mineral-rich soil
  • An expert guide will lead you through a comprehensive analysis, teaching you how to distinguish oil varieties
  • This guided tasting experience is a journey through Mediterranean flavours and traditions
What to expect

Discover the world of Etna's extra virgin olive oil on the slopes of Mount Etna. During a guided tasting, you'll explore its fragrances, aromas and the traditions behind its production, gaining insight into the work of small local producers.

You'll savour four distinct extra virgin oils, each derived from native cultivars flourishing in this volcanic area. The volcano's mineral-rich soil imparts these oils with their own sensory characteristics. An expert will guide you through a structured tasting, including visual, olfactory and flavour analysis, helping you recognise quality and understand how the oils are produced. Bread and crostini are served alongside the tasting to help you appreciate the nuances of each oil.

This experience is suitable whether you're already familiar with olive oil or simply curious to learn more. It offers a closer look at Mediterranean flavours, the surrounding landscape and the traditions connected to this local production.

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What's included
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Where

Via Fossapoliti Formazzo, 46, 95010 Sant'Alfio, CT, Italy

Meeting point:
After completing your booking, please contact the local operator and provide a valid phone number (including country code) so they can reach you if needed.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please communicate any allergies or intolerances to the local operator. You'll find their contact details on your voucher after booking
  • In case of adverse weather conditions, the experience may be subject to change
  • This activity is led by a multilingual guide (English and Italian)
  • The minimum age is 18
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Provider
Empeeria
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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