Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Ascolana Tenera Olive lungo la riviera delle palme

An experience designed to discover extra virgin olive oil, a symbol of the culture and agricultural tradition of the Marche region. Set inside a historic olive mill on the outskirts of Ascoli Piceno, you will gain an in-depth insight into the history of local olive oil production, from ancient techniques to the modern technologies that today ensure the excellence of the product. Let yourself be guided through a professional olive oil tasting and enjoy some of the finest local specialities from the Ascoli area.

PERIOD OF THE YEAR: Throughout the year
SUGGESTED OUTFIT: comfortable, season-appropriate clothing
LINGUE: Italian, English, Spanish

YOUR SOUVENIR

Professional tasting techniques for extra virgin olive oil

Duration

Approx. 2 hours
From Monday to Saturday

Your guide

Chiara’s family has been running this historic olive mill for over 60 years. She will accompany you on this journey into the world of extra virgin olive oil. From traditional olive processing methods to the most modern extraction technologies, and through a guided tasting experience, Chiara will share her knowledge, insights and passion for olive oil, one of the flagship products of the Ascoli area.

THE EXPERIENCE – PROGRAMME

The experience begins with an introduction to the world of olive trees and the varieties that characterise this area, with a special focus on the Ascolana Tenera, a unique cultivar rich in distinctive qualities.

The visit continues in the olive mill, where you will see first-hand both traditional olive processing methods and modern extraction technologies, discovering how innovation has significantly contributed to improving the quality of extra virgin olive oil.

Now it’s time to sharpen your senses! You will take part in a real professional olive oil tasting mini-course, during which you will sample different oils and learn how to recognise their aromas, flavours and distinctive characteristics. Among them will be the monovarietal Ascolana Tenera oil, with its particular aromatic notes reminiscent of green tomato and fresh herbs. The experience concludes with a delicious snack featuring local specialities, carefully selected for you.

PRICE:

34,00 € per person

The fee includes

• Guided visit to the olive mill
• Mini course in extra virgin olive oil tasting
• Explanations about the coastline and the marine environment throughout the experience
• Final snack featuring local products

The fee does not include

• Transfer to San Benedetto del Tronto harbour
• Extras and any other services not listed in the previous section

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information and advice on how to make the most of your day in Ascoli Piceno!

The experience is available by advance booking on the following days:
Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon
Saturday, mornings only

From 2 people

The visit is open to everyone, including guests with disabilities, although some limitations may apply due to the nature of the site. We kindly ask you to communicate any specific needs in advance so that we can assess and accommodate particular situations where possible.