Too many are the stereotypes distorting the image, value and correct understanding of this extraordinary tree crop.
“A bitter oil is a bad oil”: this is definitely one of the most repeated and misleading clichés we often hear. Many are the myths that surround olive oil, and how much a good extra virgin olive oil should cost is one of them.
This guided tour is tailored for those who want to understand what the extra virgin olive oil made in Italy really is. Thus we have decided to take a walk with you among our olive trees: for you to understand, directly on the field, everything olive trees and their precious fruits really need.
What do olive trees need to grow strong and produce good fruits in good time? When is the right time to harvest olives? And what is the best way to pick them? Last but not least, why the time from picking to pressing is so vitally important?
Since in Tuscany, olive oil and landscape are inseparable, we’ll talk about oil but also about the splendid and harmonious landscape surrounding our olive trees and vineyard, trying to answer to the so many people asking us – and wondering – what makes our land so incredibly beautiful and balanced.
We will end our tour with a guided tasting of our delicious extra virgin olive oil, in the company of the Merlini family, of course!
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Only for small groups up to 6 people
Location: Azienda Agricola Merlini, Località Fiano-Betto 7 – Certaldo (FI)
This itinerary can be combined to the following guided tours: San Gimignano, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Poggibonsi, Monteriggioni, l’abbazia cistercense di San Galgano, the so called “Gerusalemme” di San Vivaldo, San Miniato al Tedesco.
WHERE: Merlini Azienda Agricola, via Fiano-Betto-7, Certaldo (FI)
WHEN: all year round, on request
DURATION of the experience: 2h00
PRICE: from 4 up to 6 people: € 35 per person; children up to 12 years: free;
from 1 up to 3 people: € 140 in total
PARTICIPANTS: maximum 6 people
SERVICES INCLUDED: the service offered consists of a guided tour through the olive grove followed by a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil.
For each guided tour, a 0.50 liter bottle of extra virgin olive oil will be donated from the Merlini farm (Certaldo, Florence) along with the adoption of an olive tree. You will receive the Adoption Certificate by e-mail. The olive tree will be tagged with the name of your choice and the name will be stated on the Adoption Certificate together with its GPS coordinates.