Oil tasting experience at Lake Garda in historic villa

Lake Garda oil tastings are a must for those who decide to spend a holiday in the Benaco area and want to discover everything about this fantastic territory, including its typical products.

Lake Garda, in fact, is famous for the production of a highly prized extra virgin olive oil, with a golden green colour, with more or less marked nuances, and a light, fruity flavour. But not all types are the same: depending on where the olive trees are grown, some varieties are more delicate, others slightly more intense and rich in chlorophyll, while still others recall the scents of aromatic herbs or almonds.

To better understand what makes each type of Garda extra virgin olive oil special, the ideal is to follow an oil tasting at Lake Garda, in the very area where the plant is cultivated, cared for and the fruit processed to create a unique and inimitable product.

This experience will take you to a historic farm, housed in an 18th century villa on Lake Garda. Here the owner, a certified official taster, will let you taste different types of oil, accompanying them with bread or simple dishes to enhance their peculiarities. A perfect activity to train sensory skills and recognise the different qualities of oil produced in this ancient production facility, also in comparison with other Italian oils.

Oil tasting on Lake Garda: how does it work?

• What types of olive oil will be available during the tasting?

The choice of oils to be presented at the olive oil tasting at Lake Garda depends on the annual production. Experience ensures, however, the tasting of several types with different characteristics.

• Will there be an expert guide to accompany the tasting?

Yes, of course. The owner of the old farm not only knows the territory and the different qualities of oil, but is also a certified official taster.

• Will there be specific food pairings during the tasting?

Yes, there are specific combinations between oil and food that may vary according to seasonality. It all depends on the fresh product available at the time.

• Will transport services be provided to reach the venue or do you have to organise your own transport?

There is no transport service to reach the farm.

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