The Santacatrini Olive Oil Tour: Discovering Sicilian Excellence
Introductory Hook
How much do you really know about extra virgin olive oil? With our exclusive Olive Oil Tour, you are guaranteed to learn more! This immersive experience package is designed for those who want to truly know and deepen their understanding of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO). Santacatrini, a historical Olive Farm located in Melilli, Syracuse, is the perfect place to begin this journey.
The Journey Begins: History and Nature
Your trip into the world of olive oil begins with a relaxing and educational stroll through our centuries-old olive groves, silent witnesses to history, unique for their peculiar, time-shaped forms. You will uncover our heritage by visiting the ancient, ultra-centennial oil mill inside the Masseria. Here, we will reveal the secrets of extra virgin olive oil production in antiquity and the fascinating mechanics of this historic machinery.
Modern Production and Quality
We will then move on to the modern farm mill, where cold extraction technology and other cutting-edge methods preserve all the organoleptic properties of our cultivars. You will grasp the crucial differences between ancient and current methods and learn how we guarantee the quality of our Olio EVO DOP Monti Iblei.
The Tasting Finale: Sensory Mastery
The Tour culminates in a comprehensive guided tasting session (Technical Tasting). You will learn the secrets to recognizing a quality extra virgin olive oil, identifying its merits and flaws using your senses. This educational Farm-to-Bottle experience will equip you with the tools to always choose the true green gold of Sicily.