- Agriturismo Il Caggio - Discover the secrets of Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil while walking in a 17th-century olive grove and taste it, guided by a local producer. Enjoy a meal prepared with fresh farm produce.
Experience the ultimate gourmet adventure with our farm’s most precious treasure: Tuscan extra virgin olive oil.
We will take you on a walk through the terraced olive groves of the XVII century, whose dry stone walls are under the protection of Unesco, which has included them in its list of intangible cultural heritage from 2018.
Immersed in nature, you will learn about the history and secrets of Tuscan EVO oil while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Sienese countryside. We will explain the traditional cultivation method used for generations in many parts of Tuscany.
Next, we will have a guided tasting of the extra virgin olive oil we produce. We will compare it with different types of oil, ranging from the most common to the most exclusive and fine.
The experience ends with a freshly prepared meal that features local ingredients, chosen carefully to enhance the unique qualities of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy your meal with a glass of local wine!
- Walking tour of XVII-century olive grove with dry-stone terraces
- Comparative tasting of different types of oil with an expert
- Introduction to Tuscan EVO oil and its history
- Visit to a 20 hectares agritourism near Siena
- Lunch
- A glass of wine (18+ only)
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
- Private transportation
- Evo oil bruschetta with sweet garlic
- Ribollita - Typical soup with beans, kale and toasted bread
- Local cheese and cold cuts
- Cantuccini (almond cookies) with Vin Santo sweet wine
Walk in a XVII-century olive grove, guided by a local producer. We will be happy to tell you not only about the production of Tuscan olive oil, but also about our territory and its history, and give you some valuable advice that only a true local would know!
Taste and learn how to recognize high-quality oils, by comparing them. We will show you the tasting tools and the official procedure and you will be an oil sommelier for a day! You will also acquire the skills to distinguish a good oil from a less good one and learn to read labels, especially the misleading ones!
Enjoy a delicious meal in the company of both locals and fellow travellers. We prepare the meal with fresh local ingredients, including those produced on our farm: oil, vegetables, fruit, jams, chestnuts, eggs. We grow our produce in a sustainable way, without the use of pesticides and chemicals. For us, farming is synonymous with respect for the environment and protection of the land.
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi a camminare.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
