Fascinating natural product
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of extra virgin olive oil: under the expert guidance of the trained oil sommelier, you will discover the secrets of this noble natural product.
During the tasting, you will learn more about the origins and traditional history of olive oil in the Mediterranean region. You will learn about Italy's most important olive varieties and gain exciting insights into the art of oil production - from harvesting to pressing.
Olive oil from the sommelier's grove
A special highlight is the introduction to sensory analysis: How do you recognize a high-quality olive oil? Which aromas and nuances can be tasted? Practical experience is also a must. You will taste three exquisite extra virgin olive oils from Italy in professional olive oil glasses:
- A blend of different olive varieties, straight from the sommelière's olive grove in the Marche, a region on the Apennine peninsula in central Italy.
- A blend full of character from Sicily.
- An exceptional olive oil with Sicilian oranges.
Finally, enjoy the tasted oil on traditional white bread - and get some culinary tips on how to make the most of this liquid gold in your kitchen.
Let yourself be inspired by the variety and quality of Italian olive oils and enjoy a special kind of culinary experience!
Size of group
8 to 20 people
Duration
around 1.5 h
Implementation
all year round
Location
St. Gallen
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Languages
German, French, English, Italian
Costs [CHF] |
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Olive oil tasting | 120.00 | |
Included in the price |
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- | Tasting of extra virgin olive oil | |
- | Sensory training | |
- | Handout with recipes | |
- | a small bottle of extra virgin organic olive oil from Sicily per person | |
Not included |
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- | Outward and return journey |