Olive Oil Tasting by Roots and Routes in the Olive Grove Pathos

Join Chemist Maria Kalitsounaki for an immersive olive oil tasting in Cretan Olive Grove Pathos. Discover, taste, and elevate your culinary skills.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monument - Taste four olive oils including the award - winning Pathos Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Learn how to smell and taste olive oil and how to recognize a defective olive oil from an extra virgin olive oil. Taste two extra virgin olive oils made from different altitudes of Koroneiki olives from Crete pairing with Cretan bites. Debunk common myths and facts about Olive Oil, learn how olive oil is made and all health & beauty benefits. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting Olive Oil in the Pathos Olive grove by Professional Olive Oil Taster, Maria Kalitsounaki. After this workshop participants will be able to understand the quality of olive oil they are consuming back home.
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • Olive Oil and Food Pairing Cretan Bites
Additional Information

This is an olive oil tasting experience led by Chemist Maria Kalitsounaki, a professional olive oil taster and judge in the Pancretan and the International Olive Oil Competition ATHENA. Her mission is to share her knowledge about olive oil, raise awareness about the benefits of consuming quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and inspire people to incorporate olive oil into their daily lives. You will taste the highly awarded Cretan Olive Oil Pathos, giving you the opportunity to learn about the unique flavor profile of the Cretan Koroneiki variety and understand why it is so renowned. During this olive oil workshop, you will learn how to distinguish between defective and high-quality olive oil, empowering you to make informed choices when shopping for olive oil and pairing specific oils with various cuisines. This will elevate your culinary creations from ordinary to extraordinary. You will also indulge in Cretan flavors at the Olive Grove Pathos, with an expert Olive Oil Taster available to answer your questions.

  • infants not allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers allergic to olive oil, please don’t wear perfumes
Location
8G778764+HP8
Anopoli Crete , Olive Grove Pathos. You can come by taxi, car or minivan. If you need a transfer booking please call us. The tasting will take place outdoors.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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