Highlights
- 4×4 bus + easy trekking at 2,000 meters on the north slope of Etna
- Two guided tastings: extra-virgin olive oil and 5 honeys from Etna
- Food tasting/lunch in a winery with authentic and traditional products from Etna
Description
The enchantment of the 2002 Craters and the north side of Etna, two guided food tastings of extra virgin olive oils and honeys representative of the Etna area, an authentic lunch in the winery, and all on the enchanting north side of Etna.
After the pick-up at the designated meeting point, the day begins with a hike by 4×4 bus that will take you to explore the natural wonders of Piano Provenzana and with a simple trekking excursion that will take you along the banks of the 2002 Craters at an altitude of 2,000 meters. At the end of the hike, we move on for a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Etna Honey. An experience designed not only to introduce you to and let you taste some extra-virgin olive oils and honeys typical of the Etna area, but also to provide the necessary tools to recognize and appreciate a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and honey.
The tasting includes:
A sensory introduction to the fundamental characteristics of the products, delving into the sensory aspects that determine their quality and typicality
Olfactory analysis of two samples of extra virgin olive oil with common defects, to learn how to identify them and distinguish them from the aromas of an excellent oil.
Professional tasting technique explained step by step, with an illustration of the correct tasting method
Guided tasting of two extra-virgin olive oils, highlighting the aromatic and taste characteristics of each oil and their connection to Mount Etna
Food pairings with bread, cheeses, tomato, and spices, to understand how the oil enhances different flavors and textures
A complete panorama of the cultivation, harvesting, and production practices of extra virgin olive oil.
The honey tasting includes:
Eucalyptus honey: rustic and aromatic, with intense and characteristic notes, typical of Sicily
Sulla honey: sweet and delicate, produced from the wild Sulla grass of the Etna region
Lemon honey: delicate, with a floral aroma of orange blossom, a light amber color that is almost transparent, and a creamy texture
Wildflower honey: a traditional Sicilian blend, rich and complex, obtained from the collection of different blooms
Chestnut honey: intense and structured, produced from the chestnut forests surrounding eastern Etna, with bitter and characteristic notes
Guided food tasting of the 5 honeys produced by our company, highlighting the aromatic and taste characteristics of each variety and their connection to the Mount Etna area and the different blooms
Discussion time with questions and answers
At the end of the tastings, we will move to a winery in the Etna area for lunch and a tasting of Etna wines and gourmet products. At the end of the experience, drop-off at the morning pick-up point.
Includes
transfer service to/from the established pick-up point by minivan
transfer by 4x4 bus
Certified alpine/volcanological guide
Food tasting of extra-virgin olive oil and Etna honeys
Food tasting and lunch at the winery
Excludes
additional food and drinks
jackets and trekking shoes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
