Siena · TUSCAN OLIVE OIL TASTINGS
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New oil off a Tuscan press tastes nothing like the supermarket bottle. Here are the 15 best olive oil tastings around Siena, with the mills and estates each visits, what else you taste alongside, and what a session costs.
Private organic wine and oil tasting with lunch at Podere La Marronaia in San Gimignano, with Vernaccia, oils, balsamic pairings, and views.
“The hosts were extremely friendly and the location was beautiful. Phenomenal home cooked food. Wine and Olive Oil made in house. Couldn’t recommend this enough”
Sip reds and whites in San Gimignano at Tenuta Torciano. Taste olive oil, balsamic, and Tuscan bites with an expert guide.
“It was an amazing value for the money. Maybe more direction on how to get there from Florence, as it was a bit difficult by transit.”
Tour Frantoio di Montalcino’s olive oil mill, learn traditional pressing, taste multiple EVOOs with bread, and shop for bottles to take home.
“What a lovely experience! Initially we balked at the price, but it’s because we didn’t really understand everything that would be included. It was totally worth it! We learned a tremendous amount about the process of making olive oil, and the history of this place. The tasting was informative, delicious and substantial (we tasted so many different t olive oils and learned how the taste on different foods).”
Visit Fattoria Santo Stefano in Greve in Chianti for a guided cellar tour and tasting of Chianti wine, Vinsanto, and extra-virgin olive oil.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Since no one else showed up we had a private tour. The wine and lovely snacks were fantastic. We strolled around the property afterwards. May even rent a room at this agriturismo (where the winery is) at our next stay in Tuscany. Beautiful property! If you’re thinking about this tour, think no more, just book it. You won’t regret it. 🍷😋❤️”
Private wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting on a biodynamic farm near San Gimignano, with organic samples, views, and family hosts.
“Amazing experience! The wine, olive oil, food, and setting were all beyond expectations. Dario provided a friendly and knowledgeable presentation of our wine and olive oil tastings. And I have to mention their cute dogs! My photos capture the beauty of their vineyard/farm and San Gimignano. If you would like a Tuscany tasting experience, include this on your journey!”
A calm 45-minute private tasting in San Gimignano: organic and biodynamic wines plus olive oils with chili and truffle notes.
“Amazing experience! The wine, olive oil, food, and setting were all beyond expectations. Dario provided a friendly and knowledgeable presentation of our wine and olive oil tastings. And I have to mention their cute dogs! My photos capture the beauty of their vineyard/farm and San Gimignano. If you would like a Tuscany tasting experience, include this on your journey!”
Private tasting of Vernaccia wine and biodynamic olive oil at a San Gimignano farm, paired with a Tuscan lunch in a calm setting.
“Such a great experience. Wonderful assortment of wine and olive oils with a great Tuscan lunch. Would definitely recommend!”
Private tasting near San Gimignano of organic wines, EVO oil, balsamic vinegar and Pecorino with vineyard views and bruschetta.
“Book it! Beautiful view. Lovely service. Delicious food and wine. We walked from San Gimignano. Inexpensive for what you get out of the experience.”
Private Tuscan wine, EVO oil, and balsamic tasting with a seated meal in a Vernaccia vineyard near San Gimignano towers.
“This was a highlight of our time in Tuscany! It was a gorgeous day, the view is spectacular, the service was fantastic, and the food and wine were superb!”
A private tasting at Podere la Marronaia: organic wines, six olive oils, and a truffle-forward meal with San Gimignano views.
“Yes, the location is very nice, the building, the table serving and mostly the view to San Gimignano city, but there was a big disappointment, because our group didn't have an excursion in the vineyards and wine cellar, the guy who served us didn't knew nothing about wine making, just knew what he is putting in the glasses. If you are not interesting to get to know all about the whole process from grape to wine, then just for tasting wine, olive oils and balsamico with different snacks, it is fine.”
Private Tuscan lunch at a biodynamic vineyard near San Gimignano with organic wine, EVO oil, balsamic tastings, and views.
“Beautiful winery in lovely setting with wonderful view of San Gimignano. The tastings and light meal were excellent . Unfortunately, it was generally uncomfortable since the converted wine barrel table was shoulder height. . Moreover, our server was disinterested and totally uninformative. . He quickly mumbled a short spiel between courses and wines, but did not leave time for any questions or provide the most basic information on the winery and the wines we were drinking. I also would have expected a tour of the facility, as experienced in other wineries in Tuscany. . It seemed that most of the employees were involved with selling merchandise.”
A one-hour walk through Tuscan olive groves to learn how extra virgin olive oil is made, then taste Invidia with stunning Val d’Orcia views.
“Adoramos nosso tour pela propriedade de oliveiras. Lucca e chiara (anfitriões) são muito simpáticos e nos explicaram um pouco sobre o cultivo das azeitonas e a produção de azeite extra virgem de oliva. Ao final do tour, pudemos experimentar o delicioso azeite Invidia, servido com fatias de pão, apreciando uma vista incrível, tanto da fazenda quanto dos arredores, na Toscana. Recomendamos muito o passeio: vale a pena!!”
San Gimignano oil mill tour with VR and interactive panels, then taste extra virgin olive oil, regional bread, and olive-based bites.
Private wine, EVO oil, and balsamic tasting with a Tuscan lunch or dinner in San Gimignano’s Vernaccia vineyards, hosted in English.
“A way to see a bit of San Gimignano and experience the food and wine of the region. Dario was an excellent host! He was welcoming and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and a good value. Scenery was beautiful.”
Private truffle lunch in San Gimignano with biodynamic farm intro, wine and EVO oil pairings, plus aged balsamic and big views.
“Wine and lunch were amazing! The view was spectacular. Our server was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Great family operation. Best first winery tasting in Tuscany we could’ve hoped for.”
