About this tour
Walk through a working Tuscan mill that's earned international gold medals for its extra virgin olive oil. This 90-minute tour at Frantoio di Montalcino covers the production process from fruit to bottle, then moves to a tasting room where you'll sample several oils alongside warm bread and local produce. You'll learn practical tips on choosing, using, and storing quality oil, then have the chance to buy directly from the producer.
Highlights
- See the milling equipment and production process up close
- Taste multiple award-winning extra virgin oils side-by-side
- Learn to identify quality markers in olive oil
- Pair oils with warm Tuscan bread and local specialities
- Buy directly from the producer at tour end
- Fully wheelchair accessible throughout
What to expect
You'll start with a brief overview of the mill's history before moving into the production area to watch how olives become oil. The staff will explain each stage without overwhelming you with jargon. Then you'll move to the tasting room where you'll sample several oils—the differences become obvious once you taste them side-by-side. The guide will show you how professionals assess quality: colour, aroma, flavour. You'll pair each oil with bread and local snacks. Expect to spend about an hour on the tour itself, with the rest of the time for tasting and questions.
Good to know
The mill is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Bring an appetite for the tasting portion. The tour runs in English and Italian. After tasting, you can purchase oils to take home at producer prices—significantly cheaper than retail.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.