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Authentic Olive Oil Experience: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Making and Tasting in Valpolicella
4.7
53 Ratings
Verona
Immerse yourself in the world of authentic olive oil making and tasting in Valpolicella. Discover the process, indulge in Italian olive oils, and savor the flavors of regional wine, cheese, and more.
Immerse yourself in the world of authentic olive oil making and tasting in Valpolicella. Discover the process, indulge in Italian olive oils, and savor the flavors of regional wine, cheese, and more.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Verona - Embark on a journey through the world of Italian olive oil at a boutique winery in Marano di Valpolicella.\n\nBegin your experience with a stroll through an olive tree garden where you will learn more about the family-run winery and farm. Visit a secret room where the oil is collected, followed by a tour of an authentic cellar in a…
- Verona - Embark on a journey through the world of Italian olive oil at a boutique winery in Marano di Valpolicella.\n\nBegin your experience with a stroll through an olive tree garden where you will learn more about the family-run winery and farm. Visit a secret room where the oil is collected, followed by a tour of an authentic cellar in a 17th-century rural house. Experience the olive oil production process and learn how to read and recognize an authentic Italian olive oil label.\n\nAt the end of your tour, enjoy a tasting of the best olive oils from different regions in Italy and learn how to distinguish them by sight, smell and taste. Sample the region’s best local cheeses, salami and fresh bread, washed down with delicious wine. All this on a picturesque terrace with panoramic views of Valpolicella’s hills.\nFind out more about the wine experiences on the website Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde! \nNew features: give it as a gift with a customized experience voucher!
What's Included
- Tasting of a Selection of the best Italian DOP Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL
- Learn how to distinguish 4 different DOP olive oils by sight, smell, and taste
- Sample local cheeses and salami paired with fresh S. Anna bread and chutney
- Take a stroll through an olive tree garden
- Meet the locals at this 5-generation family-run winery
- Tasting of a Selection of the best Italian DOP Extra Virgin OLIVE OIL
- Learn how to distinguish 4 different DOP olive oils by sight, smell, and taste
- Sample local cheeses and salami paired with fresh S. Anna bread and chutney
- Take a stroll through an olive tree garden
- Meet the locals at this 5-generation family-run winery
Meal Options
- Selection of the best Italian Olive Oil
- Sample local cheeses and salami paired with fresh bread and chutney
- Selection of the best Italian Olive Oil
- Sample local cheeses and salami paired with fresh bread and chutney
Additional Information
Experience the process of crafting organic extra virgin olive oil and savor a range of Italian olive oils complemented with local wines, delightful cheeses, fresh bread, salami, and chutney. Wander among olive trees and relish the mesmerizing vista of the Valpolicella. Experience genuine family-run winery in the core of Valpolicella, while taking a…
Experience the process of crafting organic extra virgin olive oil and savor a range of Italian olive oils complemented with local wines, delightful cheeses, fresh bread, salami, and chutney. Wander among olive trees and relish the mesmerizing vista of the Valpolicella. Experience genuine family-run winery in the core of Valpolicella, while taking a serene walk in the vineyard. We provide these experiences directly, no intermediaries or tour operators are involved in our offer.
Location
Verona
Depending on the type of your ticket, follow below:
[Oil Tasting at the Winery]: meeting point at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR
[Oil Tast.+transport->Winery]: 2 pick-up points: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona P.Nuova train station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(53 Ratings)
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Nicholascg3449cq
Jul 9, 2025
Warm, authentic, scenic, personal, delicious, unforgettable, welcoming. - Tucked into a bend on a hillside, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, the green doors of Santa Maria Valverde conceal what becomes an unforgettable experience.
Our visit began with a short but wonderfully detailed tour, led by Rachel, who spoke excellent English and shared the history and production of the estate with clarity and enthusiasm. This was followed by an olive oil tasting—four or five regional varieties, each with its own distinct character, all explained with care and knowledge.
What came next may not happen on every visit—but we felt incredibly lucky. There were seven of us: two Italians, two Scots, and the three of us. The owner’s wife joined us for the wine tasting, bringing with her an assortment of local cheeses, salami, and of course, their family-made wines. As we sat together on the terrace of their 600-year-old home, looking out toward the distant Alps, we shared stories, laughter, and proud reflections on our children.
The sun was perfect, their dogs and playful puppies wandered between our feet, and it genuinely felt less like a tour and more like an afternoon spent with friends.
On a practical note: there’s wine and olive oil to taste and buy, toilets available, and limited but sufficient parking. Just go with warmth and respect—and if you're lucky, you may walk away with a memory that money can’t buy.
Absolutely recommended
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Connorp170
Jun 16, 2025
5 Stars! - A highlight of our trip to Italy! My wife and I had a great time. The property is beautiful and the hosts are wonderful. Would do this again!
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Dirkfv3227wv
Jun 13, 2025
Romantic winery - Very private ambience and very romantic winery in an idyllic location. For people who want to spend a few quiet and culinary hours away from the stress of tourist hotspots.
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Leopflug
Jun 2, 2025
Informative and tasty - We appreciate a person who is knowledgeable and emotional. This tour was informative, tasty, and scenic. Even the mountain road ride there was exciting.
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196raphaelo
May 9, 2025
Highly recommend!!! - We took part in the olive oil tasting and really enjoyed it. Very nice and courteous hosts, very informative and of course very tasty (there was also cheese, salami and wine to taste). We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
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David
Oct 2, 2024
Please take this tour! - If there is a score higher than ten, this tour deserves it! Simply one of the most memorable tour experiences ever! Everyone so friendly and knowledgeable and the care and dedication to highest quality is very apparent.
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Diacatch
Sep 21, 2024
Amazing experience - Absolutely brilliant experience, we couldn’t recommend it more. The views are spectacular, the olive oil is unbelievably good and the hosts are knowledgable and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour and we would love to come back for the wine tasting.
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Judithbk2557ej
Sep 14, 2024
Great experience! We'll be back! - Perfect experience with tour of the vineyards and the wine cellar and interesting stories about it.
Then see delicious olive oil tasting with some snacks and optional wine.
Very nice staff and guide and beautiful surroundings with views from the terrace over the vineyards.
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Ello91
May 15, 2025
Great fun visit to do while in the Verona area - Very interesting and delicious tasting! Everyone is very friendly and are a wealth of knowledge about the products they offer. Getting there is very easy if you have your own car, it’s a little bit outside of Verona, in the beautiful hills of Valpolicella. We were able to buy their olive oil and wines at the end of the tasting but we weren’t pushed to buy anything and if you simply want a tasting this is absolutely possible!
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Luuk
Jun 1, 2025
Beautiful atmosphere, but look further for an olive oil experience - A beautiful location with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed a wonderful stay during the tasting. The surroundings are beautiful and the people are incredibly friendly. Although we had hoped for an extensive experience around olive oil, the focus of the farm turned out to be mainly on wine. As a result, the tour was different than expected, with relatively little information about olive oil and the production process. Nevertheless, the tasting itself was well provided and we had a wonderful morning / afternoon. All in all, a nice place to visit, especially if you are interested in wine – for an olive oil experience, this may be less suitable.
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