Santorini Olive Oil Experience: Private Journey Through Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Culture
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Embark on a private journey through Greek extra virgin olive oil culture. Discover the flavors of Greek EVOO and its relation to the Mediterranean diet. Taste and learn about different olive oil varieties and their gastronomic value through interactive exercises and a degustation menu.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panigyri Santorini - Immerse yourself in Greek tradition by exploring the rich tastes and aromas of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the essence of EVOO and its deep connection to the Mediterranean lifestyle, celebrated for its nutritional value and culinary adaptability.

What exactly is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
What distinguishes a seed oil from EVOO?
How can one identify a subpar olive oil compared to an EVOO?
What does an EVOO sensory evaluation entail?
Are all EVOOs identical?
How do various olive types affect the flavor of dishes?

All these inquiries will be addressed during our olive oil tasting event with our expert olive oil sommelier. The session extends just over 2 hours and includes a sequence of meticulously planned activities such as: mastering the olive oil tasting method or sensory analysis, essential for classifying olive oil, understanding the role of EVOO in the Mediterranean diet and its advantages for health, debunking common misconceptions and truths about olive oil, and exploring 7 unique olive varieties from across Greece. Participants will also enjoy a tailored tasting menu featuring 7 distinct culinary dishes, crafted to suit individual dietary needs.

What's Included
  • 7 unique culinary dishes
  • Assorted bottled water
  • Variety of 7 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Fresh apples included
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable journey through Greek culture as you explore the rich flavors of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), a staple of the noted Mediterranean diet known for its healthful properties and flexible culinary application.

Experience taste through specially designed interactive exercises that allow you to identify the difference between a defective and an extra virgin olive oil. Learn the intricacies of oil tasting and acquaint yourself with numerous olive oil varieties sourced across Greece. Understand their gastronomic worth by pairing them with an array of appetizing dishes freshly prepared for you.

Indulge in a unique tasting experience with a custom-made degustation menu featuring seven different dishes, each carefully paired with one of the seven olive oil varieties you’ve explored earlier. This curated culinary adventure will be tailored to your dietary preferences, making it truly one of a kind.

Location
Panigyri Santorini
Agiou Athanasiou
Cancellation Policy

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

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