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A person handling olives and olive branches in a covered outdoor area with a building in the background. 1
A stone building with a neon sign reading 'FRANTO FREGOI' and a fenced area with green barrels. 2
A bottle of extra virgin olive oil, a slice of bread with olive oil, and a green plate. 3
A person harvesting olives from a tree. 4
Three bottles of Fattoria Fregoli wine, two books titled 'SCHEDA TECNICA,' and a plate with a fruit pattern. 5
By Fattoria Fregoli

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,171 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the art of olive oil production at Fattoria Fregoli in Pienza
    • Learn about the history and traditions of the mill, founded in 1840
    • Observe the process of olive harvesting, washing, and pressing
    • Taste different varieties of olive oil, paired with local bread
    • Get tips on how to recognize quality olive oil and use it in cooking

Activity location

    • Pienza
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • SP71, 53026 Pienza SI, Italia | Customers will have to approach the entrance of the mill
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Welcome and introduction
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    Visit to the olive mill
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    Explanation of olive oil production process
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    Olive oil tasting (with local bread)
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    Guided tasting session
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    Discussion and Q&A
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the venue
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Begin your tour with a warm welcome and a brief presentation of the mill, founded in 1840. Learn about its long tradition and history. Get an overview of the main activities of the tour and the final tasting.

    Next, visit the mill and learn about the olive harvest. Discover the traditional and modern techniques used to obtain the best olives. Watch as the olives are washed and pressed to create a homogeneous paste.

    Learn about the oil extraction process. Despite the history of the mill, the latest technologies are used for oil extraction. See the transition from the traditional pressure method to modern centrifugal methods.

    Watch as the oil is separated from the olive paste and water. Learn about the importance of temperature and extraction times. Hear about the methods of storing the oil to maintain its quality and flavor over time. Find out about the bottling process, from the choice of bottles to the creation of labels.

    Finally, enjoy a guided tasting. Learn the techniques of oil tasting and how to recognize the various aromas and flavors. Taste different varieties of oil, accompanied by local bread and other typical products. Conclude the tasting with an open discussion, answering participants' questions and providing tips on how to use the oil in the kitchen.

Location

Activity location

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    • Pienza
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • SP71, 53026 Pienza SI, Italia | Customers will have to approach the entrance of the mill
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy