Olive Oil Tasting and Mill Guided Visit in Perugia
Centuries of craftsmanship, one remarkable tasting in the heart of Umbria
This olive oil tasting in Perugia takes visitors into one of the oldest continuously operating olive mills in Umbria, where tradition and flavor converge inside a historic setting tied to the legacy of the Trampolini family since 1785.
Located adjacent to the medieval Templar Abbey of San Bevignate, the mill has been producing olive oil since the 1300s and today functions as a living Museum of Olive Oil. Guests walk among 13th-century stone mills, antique terracotta jars, and early mechanization equipment that trace the full arc of production history.
The tasting itself covers a broad range of single-origin cultivars, including Leccino, Frantoio, Dolce Agogia, Moraiolo, Peranzana, and Nocellara, as well as signature blends and organic selections. Ten spiced and flavored olive oils round out the experience, each paired to showcase distinctive aromatic and flavor profiles.
A curated accompaniment of crostini, artisanal spreads, olive pates, truffle-infused sauces, and a locally sourced charcuterie board with cured meats and cheeses provides context for each oil sampled. The result is a grounded, informative, and genuinely enjoyable session suitable for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Experience Highlights
Taste single-origin cultivars and expertly crafted blends produced at a mill operating since the 1300s in Perugia.
Explore a working museum housing a 13th-century Assisi stone mill, early centrifugal separators, and 17th-century terracotta jars.
Sample ten spiced and flavored olive oils, each selected to highlight specific aromatic and culinary characteristics.
Enjoy crostini with black and green olive pates, truffle-infused sauces, locally sourced cured meats, and regional cheeses.
Discover how the Trampolini family has preserved traditional olive oil craftsmanship across more than two centuries of continuous production.
Visit a site neighboring the historic Templar Abbey of San Bevignate, adding architectural and spiritual heritage to the experience.
What to Expect
Arrive at the olive mill near the Templar Abbey of San Bevignate and receive an introduction to the history of the site and the Trampolini family legacy. A guide outlines the production traditions practiced at this location since the 1300s.
Walk through the on-site Museum of Olive Oil, examining artifacts including a 13th-century Assisi stone mill, early 20th-century centrifugal separators, and terracotta storage jars from the 17th and 19th centuries. Each exhibit is accompanied by explanations of its role in the evolution of production techniques.
Taste a curated selection of single-origin oils including Leccino, Frantoio, Dolce Agogia, Moraiolo, Peranzana, and Nocellara. Guided notes help guests identify the flavor and aromatic differences between each variety.
Continue with signature blends such as Generoso and Armonioso, the Family Reserve, and organic selections. Ten spiced and flavored olive oils are then presented, each paired to demonstrate their culinary applications.
The session concludes with crostini topped with artisanal spreads, olive pates, olive preserves, and truffle-infused sauces. A charcuterie board of locally sourced cured meats and regional cheeses completes the tasting experience.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided visit of the olive mill and Museum of Olive Oil
- Tasting of single-origin cultivars and signature blends
- Tasting of ten spiced and flavored olive oils
- Crostini with artisanal spreads and truffle-infused sauces
- Charcuterie board with locally sourced cured meats and cheeses
- Professional guide throughout the experience
Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities for the guide
- Additional purchases at the mill shop
- Meals outside of the tasting program
Important Information
Reserve Your Place
Spaces at this guided tasting are limited. Secure your visit to one of Umbria's most historic olive mills and experience a tradition that has endured for more than seven centuries.
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