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Olive Oil Tour: Altamura Tasting
4.9
14 Ratings
Altamura
Join Giuseppe in Altamura for an immersive olive oil tour and tasting. Discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil with a passionate sommelier.
Join Giuseppe in Altamura for an immersive olive oil tour and tasting. Discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil with a passionate sommelier.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Frantoio Oleario Perniola - Let yourself be captivated by a real journey through time to discover the world of Perniola extra virgin olive oil, a family business with 60 years of history spanning three different generations. With this tour you will discover the history of the mill between tradition and innovation and the entire production process…
- Frantoio Oleario Perniola - Let yourself be captivated by a real journey through time to discover the world of Perniola extra virgin olive oil, a family business with 60 years of history spanning three different generations. With this tour you will discover the history of the mill between tradition and innovation and the entire production process that transforms a simple olive into the famous green gold. You will be guided through each phase that characterizes the birth of a quality extra virgin olive oil and you will appreciate every nuance. Subsequently, the Sommelier of the oil will accompany you in a tasting of Perniola oils to introduce you to their organoleptic properties, tasting techniques and food pairing suggestions. To relive the experience at home too, you will receive a 100 ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take with you. At the end of the visit, you will be delighted with a 100% Apulian aperitif with delicacies from the area that will combine perfectly with the oil tasting!
What's Included
- Guided visit to the oil mill
- Tasting of our extra virgin olive oils
- 100ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take home
- Snacks
- Guided visit to the oil mill
- Tasting of our extra virgin olive oils
- 100ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil to take home
- Snacks
Additional Information
This experience offers more than just a visit: an expert will take you on a journey through time, sharing the intriguing historical stories of this family of oil producers. Following this, you will enjoy an engaging lesson on the various types of extra virgin olive oil and learn the secrets to identifying its qualities. Discover the unique traits of…
This experience offers more than just a visit: an expert will take you on a journey through time, sharing the intriguing historical stories of this family of oil producers. Following this, you will enjoy an engaging lesson on the various types of extra virgin olive oil and learn the secrets to identifying its qualities. Discover the unique traits of each Perniola extra virgin olive oil, and be enchanted by the aromas and flavors that create a true sensory delight.
NB: Please inform us in advance of any allergies and/or food intolerances.
The visit may be conducted in two languages (Italian/English) to accommodate visitors from different nationalities.
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
Location
Via Santeramo in Colle, 191
Via Santeramo in Colle
If you reach us on foot or by car, continue along via Santeramo in Colle (not via Mura Megalitiche) and turn towards the dirt road, next to the car dealer.
Instead, if you reach us with the camper, you can rely on the directions on Google Maps or call us in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Sth_aus_b
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing Olive Oil Mill visit! - We had the chance to visit the Perniola Oil Mill in Altamura.
It was a fascinating experience where we learned so much about the Olive processing to get the best „Extra vergine olive oil“ in the world. Special thanks to Angelica who was so passionate about explaining everything and answering all of our questions. With her brilliant story telling skills she brought the olive processing to live - even though it was not even close to olive harvesting season.
The Perniola Oil Mill is absolutely a Must-See in Altamura if you want to learn everything about olive oil.
The highlight was the final oil tasting where we could compare the taste of four different oils.
Mille Grazie, Angelica and the entire Perniola team for this unforgettable experience!
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Lucacr8730nn
Jun 5, 2025
Simply top - Angelica super smiling and well prepared in the exposure of the oil preparation process. Super recommended
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Kim
May 25, 2025
Definitely worth a visit to discover the magic of EVOO - Thank you for a wonderful tour and answering our many questions, we thought it was well worth the visit and learnt alot. We also loved tasting the variety of oils and coratina was delicious on our pizza and grilled vegetables last night! Also my olive oil body cream smells so good !
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Lori_b
May 21, 2025
Great! - We had an excellent tour of the olive mill , tested the olive oils and had some delicious aperitif afterwards. I thought the tour was very well done, she explained things very well and also showed videos of the process to further demonstrate. We bought some of the delicious olive oil afterwards. We especially enjoyed the infused olive oils (they have some olive oils that have real
Lemons, oranges, rosemary, garlic, chili, etc - smelled and tasted great) . I would highly recommend the tour
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279nhr
May 5, 2025
Engaging and Informative Tour! A must-do in Altamura! - We had a wonderful time at the olive oil tasting. Angelique (sorry if I misspelled!) was a fantastic host who walked us through all of Perniola’s processes and techniques as to how the company processes at the olive oil. I would highly recommend asking for her to be your guide!
At the end we sampled a number of the company’s products, including some flavored oils (garlic, chili, orange, lemon, and rosemary) which were unlike anything you can get in the US.
Highly recommend this visit!
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Wendy_c
Sep 12, 2024
Interesting and tasty - The explanation of the process was very interesting. The things I couldn't actually see because of the wrong season were clearly explained and visualized.
I loved the tasting and the fact that the oils were clearly very different. And of course the olive bear and snacks were very tasty. And even though it was only me, nothing was rushed, which I appreciated.
I would definitely recommend to do the tour and tasting when in Altamura.
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Martinabx5840in
Aug 31, 2024
Oil, from tradition to innovation: the story of a family - The visit to the Perniola oil mill is a complete tour made of history and taste. It is interesting to discover, not only the technical process of oil production, but also the birth of the company, rural customs and traditions and their transformation over time. Other experiences being equal, extremely higher price and where less is offered, from Perniola the tour is very complete and consists of:
• an overview of the company's history
• illustration and explanation of oil production techniques
• tasting of some types of oil
• an aperitif with local products or their production.
Much appreciated the particular attention in proposing gluten-free alternatives for celiacs. There is also the possibility of purchasing products.
We were welcomed with so much kindness and helpfulness, in a genuine environment made of passion and dedication.
Absolutely recommended!
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Maria_l
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent - Giuseppe was so knowledgeable! The tour was very interesting and the appetitive was delish ! We had focaccia which was to die for !
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Allan
Oct 3, 2023
Amazing olive oil tour and tasting - Learned all about the making of great olive oil from Giuseppe @Perniola olive oil. Explained the whole process in detail, from cleaning to the delicious end product. Thanks for a great tour and tasting.
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Lindamu28
Sep 28, 2024
Visit to olive oil mill - We were warmly received by one of the staff.
She explained the process very well and spoiled us afterwards with a tasting of the different types of olive oil.
We also got focaccia with something to drink.
The entrance was a bit difficult to find, because Google Maps leads you to the wrong street.
The visit also lasted a bit shorter than promised therefore 4 stars. It's worth it.
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