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Enjoy a sensory journey to discover the scents and flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and table olives with a professional oil taster in the heart of Rome.
During this EvooExperience you will learn to recognize quality EVOO oil and table olives at Italy's first school of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the heart of Rome.
This guided experience, unique in Rome, provides an overview of the main expressions of Italy's immense olive-growing heritage. Italy ranks first in the world for olive biodiversity with more than 500 cultivars (cultivated varieties) of olives.
Learn about Extra Virgin Olive Oil which is an important quality food, offering many beneficial effects on our health. In addition, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) declared that extra virgin olive oil is a true medicinal food product. The antioxidant activity prevents cardiovascular and neurologic diseases, fights free radicals and inflammation, and is an effective anti-aging.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are located in one of Rome's prestigious streets, Via Nazionale. You can reach us by taxi or public bus n. 64 and n. 40
What to expect
Train your senses to learn the secrets of “liquid green gold” and table olives with a professional oil taster, certified by the Italian Olive Oil Consortium.
This guided Experience provides an overview of the main expressions of Italy's immense olive-growing heritage and makes you discover the qualities of EVOO Oil as a fundamental and healthy food that can enhance the dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. EVOO oil is a food of excellence, of the highest quality, and has beneficial effects on our health.
Tasting course content:
The origin of olive oil.
Classification of olive oils.
How quality oil is produced, and why it is important for our health.
How to recognize a quality oil through organoleptic analysis.
Tasting methodology.
Guided practical tasting tests to recognize the merits and flaws of EVOO and table olives.
At the end of this sensory journey, you will acquire the skills to recognize quality EVOO and table olives for your home or business.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age is 16. The tasting is gluten-free, for vegetarians and vegans.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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