Montalcino: Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting with Local Producer

Walk the olive groves of Montalcino taste fresh pressed oil hear stories from local producers

You’ll wander fragrant olive groves near Montalcino, watch golden oil flow fresh from the press, and taste award-winning EVOO with warm bread: all guided by passionate locals who love sharing their craft. Expect laughter over tasting tips and a chance to bring home real Tuscan flavors that linger long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Olive oil mill tour and tasting

• Enter Frantoio di Montalcino mill
• Learn olive oil production process
• Explore traditional and modern methods
• Taste extra virgin olive oils
• Sample condiments with warm bread
• Purchase olive oil bottles

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the sound: soft crunching underfoot as we walked through the olive groves just outside Montalcino. The air actually smelled green, if that makes sense: like grass after rain, but richer. Our guide, Paolo, waved us over to a tree and handed me an olive straight from the branch. I hesitated (I’d heard they’re bitter raw), but he grinned and said, “Just try.” He was right. It was sharp, almost peppery, nothing like the olives back home in jars.

Inside the mill, everything felt both old and new at once: stone walls but gleaming machines humming quietly. Paolo explained how their extra virgin olive oil gets made. He kept switching between Italian and English, sometimes both in the same sentence when he got excited. There was this moment when he let us smell crushed olives before pressing. I swear it reminded me of tomato vines in summer. We watched as golden-green oil poured out: honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so fascinated by something I usually just drizzle on salad.

The tasting part was my favorite. They gave us warm bread (still steaming) and tiny glasses of their Brunera EVOO. The oil tasted grassy at first, then spicy at the back of my throat: a little wake-up call. Someone asked about storing olive oil and Paolo laughed: “Never near your stove!” Apparently Italians are serious about this stuff. We tried a few more oils with little bites of cheese and even some sweet tomato jam. I’m still thinking about that flavor mix days later.

I ended up buying a bottle to take home, not because I felt pressured (nobody pushed anything), but because it felt like bringing back a piece of this place. The whole thing lasted maybe an hour and a half, but honestly it stuck with me longer than some full-day tours I've done elsewhere. If you care about food or just want to see another side of Tuscany beyond wine, this olive oil tour in Montalcino is worth it, even if you can’t pronounce “Frantoio” right (Paolo teased me for that too).

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided walk through fragrant Tuscan groves and a behind-the-scenes look at Frantoio di Montalcino’s production area before sitting down for a professional tasting session featuring ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils paired with warm Italian bread and local snacks, and afterward you’ll have exclusive access to purchase bottles directly from the producer if you want to bring home those flavors yourself.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 13:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Frantoio Di Montalcino

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

How long does the Montalcino olive oil tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Is the olive oil mill tour in Montalcino wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What do you taste during the olive oil tour?

You taste extra virgin olive oils paired with warm Italian bread and local snacks.

Can you buy olive oil directly from the producer after the tour?

Yes, there is exclusive access to purchase bottles directly after your visit.

Is this Montalcino olive oil tour suitable for families?

Yes, it's suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Does the tour include transportation or pickup?

No hotel pickup is mentioned. Guests should arrange their own transport to Frantoio di Montalcino.