Extra virgin Savoy Tour and olive oil tasting - FASANO

About this tour

Explore a working eighteenth-century Masseria in Puglia's olive heartland. Walk amongst ancient groves, descend into a subterranean oil mill, and learn how olives become bottle-ready oil. A trained guide walks you through each production stage—from tree to press to storage—before you taste several oils and discover how to spot quality, handle it properly, and cook with it. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours with small groups only.

Highlights

• Ancient olive trees planted centuries ago, still producing
• Underground oil mill with original eighteenth-century equipment
• Hands-on tasting: learn to identify aroma and flavour profiles
• Historical Ethnographic Museum of Oil Production on-site
• Small-group format, maximum 15 people

What to expect

You'll start in the monumental groves, where your guide explains the varieties, growing cycles, and harvest timing across generations. Then descend stone steps into the cool underground mill—the working heart of the operation—to see pressing equipment and storage vats. Back above ground, you'll taste several oils side by side, learning to detect subtle differences in grassiness, pepperiness, and fruitiness. The guide will show you how to store oil properly at home and suggest kitchen uses that suit each style. Expect to handle bottles, smell, and taste; the whole experience is tactile and informal.

Good to know

Wheelchair users should confirm accessibility before booking, as mill access involves steps. Uneven ground throughout; wear sturdy shoes. Prams and strollers welcome. If coeliac, note it at checkout. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. Small groups mean you'll get real attention and questions answered.