Catania: Pozzo di Gaspare Farm Guided Tour with Tastings
ID: GYG617359-1035676
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit the Pozzo di Gaspare farm in Catania and learn about the production of EVO oil, blood oranges, and almonds. Enjoy a guided tour of the farm and taste some of the farm's products.
Explore the Pozzo di Gaspare agricultural company on a guided tour. See how EVO oil, blood oranges, and almonds are produced. Enjoy a tasting of the farm's products at the end of the tour.
The Pozzo di Gaspare agricultural company is located in the Catania plain, in the territory of Motta S. Anastasia, an ancient village developed on a high basaltic cliff. The company, family-run for over 80 years, extends over an area of 42 hectares and since 1943 has produced: extra virgin olive oil from Etna, blood oranges, and almonds.
The name of the property originates from an ancient well, still existing and functioning, dug by hand at the end of the 18th century to supply water to the adjacent farmhouse, also from the 18th century. 20 meters deep and with various lava stone galleries inside, this well is a small work of art by the master builder Gaspare who built it in his time.
The guided tour of the company shows all nature's processes to obtain the final products, from the blossoming of flowers on the tree to the harvesting of the fruits. In the period between March and May, observe the white and fragrant flowers of the Zagara (Orange Blossoms), the flowers of the olive trees, and the shining white flowers of the almond trees.
At the end of the tour, enjoy a tasting of the EVO oil produced on the farm and a tasting of the local cheeses and cured meats.
Highlights
- Visit the farm's well, which was dug by hand at the end of the 18th century
- See the blossoming flowers on the trees and learn about the harvesting process
- Taste the farm's EVO oil and some local cheeses and cured meats
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The farm is located a few kilometers from the center of Catania and the airport
The best time to visit is between March and May to see the flowers in bloom
There is the entrance gate to the farm
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the farm
- Tasting of EVO oil produced on the farm
- Tasting of local cheeses and cured meats
- Observation of the blossoming of flowers on the trees
- Viewing of the ancient well and farmhouse
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the farm
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.
