• Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting
  • Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting

Kalamata: Olive oil tasting at an olive oil bottling plant open to visitors Olive oil tasting

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ID: GYG1233237-1895386
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Country: Greece

Duration: 01:00 hours


Description

Experience an authentic olive oil tasting at a bottling plant open to visitors in the historic center of Kalamata and discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil!
Discover the world of olive oil in a small bottling plant open to visitors in the heart of the historic center of Kalamata! Next to a small family-run olive oil and olive production business, you will learn a little about the history and the route from the olive grove to bottling. You will become familiar with concepts such as fruity, bitter, and pungent, and you will learn what "extra virgin" really means.
Next, you will taste four different samples of olive oil from different regions and varieties, using certified tasting glasses and following the procedure used by professional tasters. Together, we will analyze aromas of freshly cut grass, tomato leaf, almond, and other aromatic notes, enjoying an authentic Messinian experience in the land renowned for producing extra virgin olive oil.
When you leave, you will know what makes an olive oil truly high-quality, how to recognize its positive characteristics, how to choose the right one for your daily or culinary use, and what the best preservation and storage practices are to protect its aromas and freshness.
An interactive, educational and at the same time enjoyable experience, ideal for travelers, food lovers and those who want to get to know the "liquid gold" of the Greek land in depth.

Highlights

  • Meet a small olive oil producer and bottler up close
  • Taste four different samples from different places and varieties
  • Learn to recognize what makes an olive oil extra virgin
  • Get your favorite Greek products from the small gift shop
  • Full accessibility and a disabled toilet on site.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tasting includes identifying aromas in olive oil, so it is recommended not to use perfumes before the tasting.
So, our meeting spot is the Black Pearls Experience Store in the historic center of Kalamata. Konstantina will be waiting for you there so you can do your tasting together.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to a small olive oil bottling plant
  • Training on the process of olive oil tasting and on extra virgin olive oil
  • Tasting of 4 different olive oils in special tasting glasses
  • Tips for the proper handling and storage of extra virgin olive oil
NOT INCLUDED
  • Purchases of products from the gift store (optional)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.