Randazzo: Picnic in an olive grove at the foot of Mount Etna and olive oil tasting

Sicily



Immerse yourself in nature and Sicilian tradition with a picnic among the olive trees of Casa Merlino at the foot of Mount Etna. Take a guided tour of the olive grove and taste extra virgin olive oil.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the olive grove at the foot of Mt. Etna
  • Picnic among the olive trees
  • Technical tasting of three extra-virgin olive oils
  • Lunch (featuring local produce and vegetables from the garden)
  • Casa Merlino gadget

Description

Upon arrival at Casa Merlino, you will be greeted by the guide who will take you on a tour of the olive grove to discover Sicilian nature, local traditions, and the production of organic extra virgin olive oil. After the tour, the guide will let you taste three Merlino extra-virgin olive oils, two single-variety oils (Nocellara Etnea and Brandofino) and one Monte Etna PDO oil, with a technical explanation and lots of interesting facts. After the tasting, you will sit at a table in the shade of the olive trees with a view of Mount Etna, where you will have your picnic* in the midst of nature. The picnic consists of a three-course lunch (starter, main course and dessert), including water, coffee and local wine, all made with local products and produce from the Casa Merlino garden. At the end of the experience, you will also have the opportunity to purchase the oil you liked the most during the tasting, as well as other Merlino products, and you will receive a Casa Merlino gift. — *DISCLAIMER: In the event of adverse weather conditions, the picnic will take place inside the Casa Merlino tasting/dining room.

Includes

Guided visit of the olive grove Technical tasting of 3 extra-virgin olive oils (2 single-varietals and 1 Monte Etna PDO) 3-course picnic lunch (starter, main, and dessert) Local wine, coffee, and water 1 Casa Merlino gadget

Excludes

Transport

Important Information

  • If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know at least 24 hours before the booked date.

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