Lake Garda olive oil tasting: Aperitivo at a family farm

Taste olive oil straight from the grove where it grows

AperiOLIO is a two-hour aperitivo tasting at Colle d'Oro sul Lago, a family-run olive farm on Lake Garda, where you taste extra virgin olive oils paired with local Veneto specialties, cheeses, cured meats and a drink of your choice. The experience includes an optional olive grove tour. Guides speak English and Italian.

The experience

The aperitivo centers on extra virgin olive oil from the farm's own groves, tasted alongside a large platter of gourmet bites: bruschetta dressed with the estate oils, fresh seasonal vegetables with traditional pinzimonio dressing, artisanal cured meats, locally sourced cheeses with homemade jams, and olives preserved in the farm's own oil. You choose between an AperiVOlio cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or a glass of the farm's wine. A dessert finishes the spread: gelato drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, traditional sbrisolona cake, or lemon biscuit.

The setting is Colle d'Oro sul Lago, a family-run property where olive growing, agriculture and hospitality operate together. During the tasting, you learn what makes Garda olive oil distinctive and the work that goes into producing it at scale. The experience is built for couples, families and small groups who want to move through the Lake Garda area by tasting what locals actually eat and drink, not by collecting landmarks.

The farm is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible transportation options nearby. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. If you book the optional olive grove tour, that becomes part of the same visit.

What’s included

• Extra virgin olive oil tasting.
• bruschetta with olive oils and pâté.
• fresh seasonal vegetables with pinzimonio dressing.
• assorted olives preserved in estate oil.
• artisanal cured meats.
• locally sourced cheeses with homemade jams.
• dessert with extra virgin olive oil (gelato, sbrisolona cake, or lemon biscuit).
• choice of AperiVOlio cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or house wine.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meeting point: at the farm’s private parking area.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Colle d'Oro sul Lago

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Italian, so you follow comfortably in whichever language suits you. The two-hour format fits easily into an afternoon or evening on Lake Garda without reshaping the rest of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I taste during the aperitivo?

The tasting centers on extra virgin olive oils from the farm paired with bruschetta topped with those oils and pâté, fresh seasonal vegetables with Italian pinzimonio dressing, assorted olives preserved in estate oil, artisanal cured meats, locally sourced cheeses with homemade jams, and a dessert made with extra virgin olive oil: either gelato, sbrisolona cake or lemon biscuit. You also get a drink: an AperiVOlio cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or a glass of the farm's own wine.

How long does the experience last?

The aperitivo runs two hours. If you add the optional olive grove tour, plan for additional time at the farm.

What makes Garda olive oil different from other regions?

During the tasting, the farm explains the distinctive characteristics of Garda olive oil and the specific care and work that goes into producing it at high quality. The oils you taste come from the farm's own groves on the property.

Can I visit if I use a wheelchair or need accessible facilities?

Yes. Colle d'Oro sul Lago is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces throughout and accessible transportation options nearby. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

Is there an option to walk through the olive groves?

Yes. An optional olive grove tour is available and can be added to your booking. It takes place at the same farm during your visit.