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A person handling olives and olive branches in a covered outdoor area with a building in the background. 1
A stone building with a neon sign reading 'FRANTO FREGOI' and a fenced area with green barrels. 2
A bottle of extra virgin olive oil, a slice of bread with olive oil, and a green plate. 3
A person harvesting olives from a tree. 4
Three bottles of Fattoria Fregoli wine, two books titled 'SCHEDA TECNICA,' and a plate with a fruit pattern. 5

Pienza: Olive Oil Mill Tour and Tasting at Fattoria Fregoli

By Fattoria Fregoli
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the art of olive oil production at Fattoria Fregoli in Pienza
  • Learn about the history and traditions of the mill, founded in 1840
  • Observe the process of olive harvesting, washing, and pressing
  • Taste different varieties of olive oil, paired with local bread
  • Get tips on how to recognise quality olive oil and use it in cooking

Activity location

    • Pienza
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • SP71, 53026 Pienza SI, Italia | Customers will have to approach the entrance of the mill
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

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Pienza: Olive Oil Mill Tour and Tasting at Fattoria Fregoli

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

The tour will be available in English

Language options: English
Price details
€45.00 x 2 Adults€90.00
Total
Price is €90.00
Until Sat, 20 Jun

Pienza: Olive Oil Mill Tour and Tasting at Fattoria Fregoli

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Italian

The tour will be available in Italian

Language options: Italian
Price details
€45.00 x 2 Adults€90.00
Total
Price is €90.00
Until Sat, 20 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome and introduction
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the olive mill
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanation of olive oil production process
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Olive oil tasting (with local bread)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tasting session
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Discussion and Q&A
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the venue
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your tour with a warm welcome and a brief presentation of the mill, founded in 1840. Learn about its long tradition and history. Get an overview of the main activities of the tour and the final tasting.

Next, visit the mill and learn about the olive harvest. Discover the traditional and modern techniques used to obtain the best olives. Watch as the olives are washed and pressed to create a homogeneous paste.

Learn about the oil extraction process. Despite the history of the mill, the latest technologies are used for oil extraction. See the transition from the traditional pressure method to modern centrifugal methods.

Watch as the oil is separated from the olive paste and water. Learn about the importance of temperature and extraction times. Hear about the methods of storing the oil to maintain its quality and flavour over time. Find out about the bottling process, from the choice of bottles to the creation of labels.

Finally, enjoy a guided tasting. Learn the techniques of oil tasting and how to recognise the various aromas and flavours. Taste different varieties of oil, accompanied by local bread and other typical products. Conclude the tasting with an open discussion, answering participants' questions and providing tips on how to use the oil in the kitchen.

Location

Activity location

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    • Pienza
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • SP71, 53026 Pienza SI, Italia | Customers will have to approach the entrance of the mill
    • Pienza, Toscana, Italy