EVO Experience
From Tree to Bottle - Everything you always wanted to know.Imagine standing in the early morning sun among the olive trees, the scent of fresh mountain air. Together with other enthusiasts, you lay out nets, handpick olives and take them to the local frantoio for pressing. In the evening, you'll enjoy a communal dinner, toasting the day with a glass of local wine. This is not just any holiday; this is a dive into the soul of the Italian countryside.
Imagine standing in the early morning sun among the olive trees, the scent of fresh mountain air. Together with other enthusiasts, you lay out nets, handpick olives and take them to the local frantoio for pressing. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a communal dinner, toasting the day with a glass of local wine. This is not just any holiday; this is a dive into the soul of the Italian countryside.
What to expect:
- Manual Harvest: Learn the traditional techniques of picking and sorting olives, respecting the trees and the land.
- Visit to the Frantoio: Follow the process of pressing olives into pure olive oil at the local olive press.
- Tasting: Discover the nuances of our olive oil during a guided tasting, learning about flavour profiles and quality characteristics.
- Part of the Harvest: Take a fair share of our fresh Novello EVO as a memento of this unique experience.
This experience takes place in the first three weeks of October, depending on weather conditions and olive ripeness.
Combine with our Bread & Pizza Baking Workshop
Want to complete the culinary adventure? Then also take part in our Bread & Pizza Baking Workshop. Learn how to bake delicious breads and pizzas using our own olive oil and local ingredients.