Olive Mill Tour & Grove Walk with Tastings near Ragusa

In the rolling hills of Ragusa, where stone walls weave through olive groves and the countryside stretches toward the sea, you can discover the heart of Sicily through its most precious product: extra virgin olive oil.

The experience begins with a gentle walk among the estate’s olive trees. Spread across 100 hectares and counting 20,000 trees, the groves are home to traditional Sicilian cultivars such as Moresca, Verdese, Tonda Iblea, Biancolilla, and Nocellara del Belice. As you walk, you will hear about the deep roots of olive growing in the Iblean hills — a tradition started by the Greeks and enriched by the Arabs, who left their mark on the island’s agricultural culture.

Your path leads to the estate’s modern olive mill, where old knowledge meets new technology. Here, experts explain how olives are carefully harvested by hand and pressed at the perfect stage of ripeness. You will see the machinery and understand production — from the two-phase decanter to the vertical mixers. Finally you will learn how the oils are stored in temperature-controlled silos to preserve their aroma and freshness.

After this behind-the-scenes visit, it is time to taste. The guided olive oil tasting will introduce you to four organic labels.

Each oil reflects the land where it was born: sunny slopes, rocky soils, and sea breezes that shape the character of every drop. 

To complete the tasting, you will enjoy two Sicilian wines: the bold and velvety Nero d’Avola and the crisp, aromatic Grillo. Together with the olive oils, they offer a full palette of flavors that represent the soul of this region.

What makes this experience unique is not just the quality of the products, but the philosophy behind them. The entire process — from cultivation to pressing, bottling, and storage — takes place within the estate, following a zero-kilometer approach that ensures sustainability and authenticity.

This visit is more than a tasting. It is a journey into Sicilian culture, where nature, history, and human passion meet. You will walk among centuries-old trees, learn the secrets of a state-of-the-art olive mill, and taste oils that embody centuries of tradition.

Whether you are a food lover, a wine enthusiast, or simply a curious traveler, this experience offers a moment of connection with the land of Sicily — a memory you will carry home with every aroma, every sip, and every story shared.