Jaén Discover the Secrets of Olive Oil: Tour & Sensory Tasting

Stop at: Picualia
Details: Your adventure into Jaén's "green gold" begins with a warm welcome amidst our timeless olive groves. Breathe in the fresh country air as our expert guide shares the life cycle of the olive tree and the intricacies of the harvest, from traditional to modern methods. Next, we'll take you inside the beating heart of our operation: the mill. Here, you'll follow the olive's magical transformation. See the crucial stages of production firsthand—from washing and crushing to the cold extraction that preserves the full aroma and nutritional wealth of the fruit. We'll explain why each step is vital to creating a superior extra virgin olive oil. The experience culminates in a pure moment of palate pleasure: the guided tasting. Led by our specialist, you'll sample our most representative EVOOs. You'll learn the professional tasting technique to identify different olive varieties, levels of fruitiness, and the pleasant, peppery finish that signifies high quality and rich antioxidants. This is more than a tour—it's a total immersion into the culture that made Jaén a global legend in olive oil. Pay Attention to schedules with your own languages: 10:30am English 12:30pm Spanish
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Course: MAIN
Dish name: Oil tasting