Olive oil tasting in Sorrento

Emma was fantastic! She was so friendly and knowledgeable.

Beautiful location with panoramic views. Informative guide offering many choices of different types of oils for tasting. Great shop for purchasing oils and preserves all made in the local area. Option to see pressing of olives only available after October. (Seasonal)

We loved the experience especially making pizza with Claudio. He made the whole experience educational and fun never felt rushed and really enjoyed the afternoon at Gargulios

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable experience — highly recommend! Our tour and tasting at Gargiulo was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! We were looking for an authentic experience rather than just another tourist attraction, and this was exactly what we hoped for. We loved learning about the history of the family and their olive oil production, which dates back to 1849. It was fascinating to hear how the location of their olive groves makes harvesting with large machinery difficult, so much of the work is still done manually. We also learned about their trees and the process of grafting different citrus varieties—something we had never really understood before visiting. The tasting was incredible! We had the opportunity to sample 31 different olive oils, along with their delicious house-made marmalades. We had no idea there could be so many different flavors and varieties of olive oil, and we learned so much about how to properly taste and appreciate them. The entire experience felt personal, welcoming, and genuinely Italian. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up having a box of our favorites shipped home to the United States! If you are visiting the Sorrento area and want to experience something beyond the typical tourist stops, do not miss Gargiulo. It was educational, delicious, and such a memorable part of our Italian adventure. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

delicious tasting / other options available cooking classes. they will ship for you. with many options available in

Very well organised from start to finish. The tour and the tasting was incredibly good. They pick you up and drop you off from and to your hotel which is excellent. They ship to your home aswell which given we just couldn’t decide on what we loved the most we ended up getting several bottles plus some pasta and sauce. The only tiny thing is remember bug spray as there are an army of mosquitoes out there!!!

Met at our hotel by a nice air conditioned car and on time. Greeted by hostess Veronica on our arrival and given a gentle informative walking tour of the garden and the old historic buildings and ancient mill. Following a look at the modern machinery used in the process we were then shown to our private tasting experience, sampling a range of delicious olive oils and balsamic mixtures. Plus of course a taste of Limoncello in two guises. A looped video showing the old manual labour method with some modern music added to the pleasant atmosphere. There was no pressure to buy and the areas were very clean and airy. A good visit that we would definitely recommend if you in Sorrento.

Recently my wife & I booked an Olive Oil tasting and tour. The venue is only 15 mins from Sorrento central, and offers a more authentic humble experience than most. Our host was Emma, she was fantastic. She had a wealth of knowledge, was passionate and gave us a rich history in the land, family business and knowledge about how oil and there other products are produced. The olive oil tasting was fantastic. We tried over 30 types of oils, had great explanations of how they can be paired and used to. Afterwards we had lunch at the restaurant. This is a must do. The view from the top floor is amazing, and the food is incredible. All food was produced from what they grow/ develop (produce & meat included). Giuesppe / Giovanni was our host and he was great. Pomodoro Meatballs, Antipasto cheese and meat board, eggplant dish and desert … chocolate and vanilla cakes are must tries (see pictures). This experience warms the heart and is a must do. You are treated like family, you are appreciated and your presence is made to feel welcome. A big thank you to our driver Franco too, he was passionate about the business too and took us to and from the venue.

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Giuseppe was very welcoming. We were shown how his family produced their olive in the past and the new process. The tasting options were more than what we were expecting. Olive oil flavors range from your garden variety olive oil to curry, onion, garlic, black/white truffle, garlic and mushroom…..and the balsamic glaze and vinegars were insanely good. If you are a foodie and like to try new flavors you must try this tour. We are left this tour very pleased. We placed an order of oils and balsamic to be shipped home.

It exceeded our expectations. A must to visit this lovely farm with the most delicious products. Wines, oils, vinegars and marmalades. We went home with many! Gracie Viola :)