Product ID: 1150114
Olive Mill Tour & Guided Tasting near Pesaro
€24,00 EUR
Book with promo code EXPERIENCE10
Overview
- Experience type: Olive oil tasting
- Location: Villa Betti, Pesaro e Urbino, Marche
- Duration: 1 hour
- Languages: English, Italian
- Booking method: Instant booking
- Cancellation policy: 24 hours fully refund
- Price above can be seasonal or "starting from". Please select day and partecipants to get the right price.
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the cornerstones of Italian cuisine, but few travelers truly understand how much care, technology, and knowledge are required to transform freshly harvested olives into a high-quality product. This guided experience offers an in-depth and accessible introduction to the world of olive oil, designed especially for visitors who may be unfamiliar with local traditions and production methods.Your visit begins with a presentation of the company’s history and evolution, supported by maps and photographs that help place the olive-growing area within its wider agricultural context. You will discover how olive oil production has changed over time, moving from traditional stone milling to advanced continuous-cycle systems designed to protect flavor, freshness, and nutritional value.A highlight of the introduction is the family tree, visually connected to the olive oil labels. This section explains how generations have contributed to refining production techniques, blending tradition with innovation. You will also visit the awards gallery, where international recognitions showcase the commitment to quality and consistency achieved over the years.The guided tour continues inside the oil mill itself, where the production process is explained step by step in clear, simple terms. You will see how olives are processed shortly after harvest, an essential factor in producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Modern systems remove leaves and branches before the olives are carefully washed, ensuring cleanliness from the very first stage.Inside the mill, all machinery is made of stainless steel, a crucial detail that prevents contamination and preserves the natural characteristics of the oil. Your guide will explain the concept of cold extraction, a low-temperature process that helps retain aromas, flavors, and valuable natural compounds such as polyphenols. These compounds are responsible not only for taste but also for many of olive oil’s well-known health benefits.You will learn about malaxation, the slow mixing of olive paste, and how precise control of time and temperature influences the final result. Advanced digital systems monitor every phase of production, from washing to extraction, guaranteeing consistency and efficiency. The tour also includes a visit to the storage tanks, where oil is preserved under optimal conditions, and the bottling area, where the product is prepared for distribution.Outside the harvest season, a dedicated video provides insight into the full production process, allowing visitors to understand what happens when fresh olives arrive at the mill during the busiest months of the year.The experience concludes with a guided tasting of three different extra virgin olive oils. This tasting is designed to be educational and engaging, even for beginners. Using professional tasting glasses and dedicated placemats, you will be introduced to official tasting techniques used by experts. Your guide will explain how to recognize positive aromas, balance, bitterness, and spiciness, helping you understand what defines a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.By the end of the visit, you will not only have tasted exceptional oils but also gained practical knowledge that you can use when choosing olive oil at home. This experience offers a perfect balance of culture, technology, and flavor, making it an enriching stop for food lovers and curious travelers alike.