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L'extra virgin olive oil from Puglia is more than just a condiment. It is a living part of the region's culture and landscape, and anyone crossing Puglia, from the Tavoliere to the Salento countryside, cannot fail to be impressed by the endless expanse of olive trees that marks the land. Some of these trees have been there for centuries and tell the story of generations who patiently cultivated the land, guarding techniques and customs handed down from father to son.
The climate warm and windy, along with rich soils, provide ideal conditions for olives to ripen slowly and release intense aromas. It is no coincidence that Puglia has always been one of the main producers of olive oil in Italy. Each area of the region brings with it different characteristics, from which comes an extraordinary variety of oils, capable of satisfying very different palates.
Taste the'Apulian oil often means perceiving a fruity aroma reminiscent of fresh grass, tomato or almond, with a hint of bitterness and spiciness indicating the presence of the valuable polyphenols. But it also means getting in touch with the history of olive mills, with the patient work of harvesting and the smell of milling.
For the people of Puglia, oil is not just a product: it is a symbol Of their identity. It can be found on tables at every moment of the day, from freshly baked warm bread to traditional recipes to more modern dishes. It is a deep connection with the land, capable of telling in a single taste all the warmth and authenticity of the South.
Oil Tour & Tasting in Caprarica di Lecce: Journey into the Flavors of Salento Oil
To learn more about this food, we recommend a oil tour & oil tasting in Caprarica di Lecce. In fact, Masseria Stalì offers a guided tour with tasting, immersed in the beauty of its rural landscape. The agritourism and farm produces excellent oil from olives from more than 30,000 centuries-old olive trees grown on 270 hectares. The experience will take you along the entire oil supply chain, starting with a visit to the company's oil mill.
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Here, harvesting techniques are explained and aspects related to organic cultivation and different varieties of olives are explored in depth. This is followed by an explanation of the processing steps to understand how a high-quality extra virgin olive oil is created. This is followed by a tasting guided introduces participants to the criteria for classifying oils and their organoleptic characteristics through conscious tasting of different flavor profiles. The day concludes with a light lunch based on local products such as olive oil, olives, pate, classic and Salento bruschetta, mixed toast, Salento salad, caprese, barley frisa with vegetables, and the traditional farmer's dish of broad beans and chicory.
Masseria Tour in Alberobello with Olive Oil Tasting
Another must-do activity is the tour with olive oil tasting on a farm in Alberobello. Your journey begins with a walk among majestic centuries-old olive trees, where experts will take you on a discovery of trees that have told the story and identity of Puglia for generations. You will also have the opportunity to visit an ancient underground oil mill and after this plunge into the past, a guided tasting of fine extra virgin oils awaits you.
With guidance from our experts, you will learn to recognize the scents, flavors and characteristics that distinguish each oil, discovering the aromatic richness that makes Apulian production unique. The sensory experience is accompanied by stories about the history of the oil and local gastronomic traditions, allowing you to savor not only the product, but also the culture and passion that make it a symbol of the area. A journey that nourishes the mind, palate and spirit.
Tour from Bari to Ostuni, Locorotondo and Polignano with EVO Oil Tasting
Finally, you can book a tours to Ostuni, Locorotondo and Polignano departing from Bari with oil tasting. The day begins in the morning in Bari, where you will be picked up at one of the predetermined meeting points. From here the journey to Ostuni, the famous "white city." A walk of about an hour and a half will guide you through the whitewashed alleys and whitewashed houses, with the possibility of also participating in an extra virgin olive oil tasting.
Next you will reach Locorotondo, one of the most charming villages in the Itria Valley. Here a one-hour walk awaits you among artisan workshops, panoramic views, baroque palaces and the authentic atmosphere of one of the area's most characteristic old towns. The last stop will be Polignano a Mare, where you will have two hours of free time to explore the old town, admire the picturesque Lama Monachile beach or indulge in lunch with a view from the terraces overlooking the sea.
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