{"id":15758,"date":"2023-01-30T13:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T08:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terrachevive.com\/2023\/10\/04\/tasting-of-evo-olive-oil-in-an-ancient-apulian-oil-mill\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T13:18:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:18:01","slug":"tasting-of-evo-olive-oil-in-an-ancient-apulian-oil-mill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrachevive.com\/en\/specialties-puglia\/tasting-of-olive-oil-in-ancient-apulian-mill\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasting of EVO olive oil in an ancient Apulian oil mill"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tasting of extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> (also called EVO<\/strong>) is a truly authentic cult, based on a precise sequence of well-defined and rhythmic rituals<\/strong>, capable of arousing new emotions. For those who have never tried it, it is a sensory experience for the palate<\/strong> that requires a good dose of curiosity. It is no coincidence that many questions are asked<\/strong> during an EVOolive oil tasting.<\/strong> For example: What is the difference between virgin and extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>? Which oil goes best with the foods we eat? Why, before being poured into the tasting glass, is the oil kept at 28\u00b0C? This EVO oil tasting experience<\/strong> with Terrachevive<\/strong> will provide all the answers to your questions… and more!<\/p>\n

Discover the typical flavours of Puglia: visit to an old oil mill with EVO oil tasting<\/h2>\n

A visit to the ancient oil mill “L’Acropoli di Puglia<\/em>” will let you get to know the extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> better, one of the most important products of Mediterranean<\/strong> and typical Apulian cuisine. It was Vincenzo Lucarella<\/em> – owner and true enthusiast of L’Acropoli di Puglia<\/em> – who led us on this tour, and which allows anyone who wants to taste the essence of EVO olive oil<\/strong>. Through this experience you will also be able to discover how the olives are pressed<\/strong>, the millstone with which they are worked, as well as the process and the oil storage rooms<\/strong>. Vincenzo’s explanations are always very comprehensive and his welcome is very warm, just like a true Apulian! The L’Acropoli di Puglia<\/em> is not only a farm company that produces an excellent EVO oil<\/strong>, but also a space that jealously preserves elements of the local tradition<\/strong>. In fact, during the visit, you can for example visit rooms built with stone, furnished with ancient tools of the trade and more. A small antiques museum kept within the walls of the oil mill that can be enjoyed through an EVO olive oil tasting tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The best moment was the oil tasting<\/h2>\n

During the tasting of EVO olive oil<\/strong> at the ancient oil mill L’Acropoli di Puglia, it is possible to taste four types of oil<\/strong>, each with different organoleptic characteristics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This is usually the most experiential and magical moment of the tour where \u2013 through the expert guidance of a person who produces it \u2013 it is possible to appreciate the EVO oil in the best way<\/strong>, understand its unique properties, its merits and the different flavours depending on the type. Come and live through Terrachevive<\/strong> the unique experience of an EVO olive oil tasting<\/strong> in an ancient oil mill! Our beloved land of Puglia awaits you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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