Matera : Centuries-Old Olive Grove Tour with Oil and Local Tasting
Description
Live an authentic experience that combines nature, tradition and taste in a unique setting. You will walk among majestic centuries-old olive trees, witnesses of history and culture, immersed in a breathtaking landscape with views of the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Gallipoli Cognato and Foresta Mantenera Park. Here, away from the chaos, you will breathe pure and uncontaminated air, surrounded by the scents of the earth. You will discover the secrets of the cultivation and production of our organic oils, appreciating their quality and unique characteristics. The tasting will take place under the olive groves, where you will taste our fine oils accompanied by platters of cold cuts and cheeses at km 0, the result of the passion and tradition of local companies. A journey into the authentic flavors of Basilicata, between taste and well-being.
Tour Options
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
We drove from Matera approx 75 mins. Last km typically Italian single lane track. Totally worth it once you arrive at Mantenera. Spectacular views as you get guided through the olive grove by the lovely Elena. Oil tasting and a wonderful lunch followed. Thanks to Andreas for sharing!! Highly recommend this experience. Take your walking shoes and don’t forget to buy some of their olive oil to take home.
Thank you so much, was very pleasure to meet you
This experience is a MUST!! What a wonderful experience that should not be missed. We traveled from Matera to Tricarico for a tour and lunch excursion at Azienda Agricola Mantenera. What a beautiful drive it was to Elana and Adrea's grove. I love that this is part II of their life...with their knowledge of olive trees, the process of making olive oil and the deliciousness of their oil, you would never know they were not born into this profession. We had never been to an olive grove before and Elana welcomed all questions and explained answers clearly while walking us through the grove. After our tour, we were treated with tastings of their oil (delicious), a charcuterie of meats, cheeses and the most delicious eggplant in olive oil. Elana is a professional chef and the lunch she and Andrea prepared for us was excellent. Oh, but it did not stop there..Andrea brought out his homemade liqueur. My favorite was the pomegranate they made from the fruit on their property and my husband loved the other - that was made from fruit grown in Sardinia. If you are looking for an intimate tour, please chose this grove. We cannot thank Elena and Andrea enough for their hospitality. I wish we had more time there. Grazie mille Elena e Andrea! Siete stati entrambi molto gentili e accoglienti e ci siamo divertiti moltissimo. Cercateci se venite a New York!
Thank you so much 🙏 You are special people, we are really happy to have spent time together, who knows, one day in New York 😉
