Visit one of the prime Campania olive tree groves and factories, followed by a vineyard tour and lunch tasting of the first producer of sparkling wine in Campania in the Medieval Town of Tufo.
Oil & Bubbles: The Gold of Irpinia
What do olive oil and sparkling wine from Campania share? Rich history, powerful polyphenol and antioxidants, and their beautiful golden colourOil & Bubbles: The Gold of Irpinia
The olive tree grove vineyards and the winery are conveniently located in enchanting and panoramic areas at only 50 min drive from Naples.
PROGRAM
After reaching one the Extra Virgin Olive Oil producer, there will be an educational guided visit to the olive tree grove and factory where our guests will be told the history of the Campania’s 60 olive varieties, a tour of the mill, and barrell cellar followed by three educational Olive Oil Tasting. Later, the guest will be taken to Tufo, where there will be a visit of the ancient castle embedded in the rock where lies the oldest sparkling wine winery in Campania for a vineyard tour, and cellar tour educationally led by a NWT sommelier and a family member of the winery.
The experience will be led by a dedicated sommelier who will come to pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Irpinia first to the Olive Oil producer, and then to the winery.
The experience will unfold with an anthropological introduction to the history of olive oil usage in the world, Italy, and Campania, with the support of a PowerPoint presentation of 20 minutes approx.
The experience will continue at one of the first sparkling wine producers with an introduction to the indigenous wine varieties used for the production of sparkling wine, seasonally and carefully chosen to pair with the dishes proposed for the event. The sommelier will tune in on the guest’s level, and teach basic wine inspection techniques, and food-wine pairing strategies, and where requested and needed, further examine in depth any topic demanded.
Also, as of November 2024, all tastings will be supported by the Exclusive Master Wine Aroma Kit Experience, which will enable guests to experience white and red wine aromas and wine faults, hence completing a world-unique exclusive.
Price
270€ per person
Min. 2 people
5 wines
5 starters, 1 main
Private dedicated Sommelier
Private guided tour of olive groove
Private tasting of 3 olive oils
Private guided tour of cellar and vineyard
Private transport from Naples
Tour Days and Times
Mon – Sun
09.00-16.00
Length
6hrs and 30min approx.
Wheelchairs welcome
Service
1 guided visit with bilingual English – Italian professional somelier
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