- Duration
- About 1.5 to 2 hours
- Group size
- 4–30 pax
- Destinations
- Granada & Sierra Nevada
The province of Granada has several protected designations of origin, including Montes de Granada and Poniente de Granada. These two areas produce extra virgin olive oils with different characters, depending on the olive varieties and the terroir. The visit follows the path of the olive, from the reception of the fruit to bottling, and gives a close look at the work of the growers.
The tasting follows the basic method of sensory analysis: smell, taste, and identify fruitiness, bitterness and pungency. The group leaves with simple reference points for choosing an oil, and a chance to talk with someone who works in the sector.
We arrange the visit at a mill in the province, subject to availability when the request is made. It can be combined with a visit to Granada or a lunch in town.
Objectives
- Understand how extra virgin olive oil is produced
- Learn the basics of tasting: fruitiness, bitterness, pungency
- Discover the designations of origin of the province of Granada
How it works
- 1Welcome at the mill, then a visit to the grove or the milling room depending on the site.
- 2Explanation of the process: olive reception, milling, extraction, bottling.
- 3Guided tasting of several oils, with bread and sensory reference points.
- 4Purchases on site are possible, and transfers from Granada are organised by our team.
Good to know
- The programme depends on the mill and the season: milling takes place from autumn to winter. Outside harvest time, we offer the grove visit and the tasting.
- The mills are in rural areas: transport from Granada needs to be planned.
- We confirm the time and the language of the visit when the booking is made.
Availability
Ask us about availability for your next event.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to know about olive oil beforehand?
No. The tasting is designed for beginners and explains the basic reference points. Experienced tasters also get comparisons between several oils.
Can we buy oil during the visit?
At most mills, buying on site is possible. We check this with the mill when the booking is made.
