Myrtle Factory Visit with Tasting in Olbia
A sensory journey through the flavors, scents, and traditions of Sardinian myrtle
This one-hour experience invites you into the world of Sardinian myrtle liqueur production, set among natural cultivations overlooking the Gulf of Marinella in eastern Sardinia. Guided by experts, you will move from the myrtle fields to the production workshop, finishing with a structured tasting of four distinct myrtle varieties.
The myrtle plant has been cultivated and harvested in Sardinia for generations, and this experience places you at the heart of that tradition. You will walk among carefully tended rows of myrtle, learning how the berries and leaves are selected before entering the distillation cycle.
Inside the production workshop, the steam still reveals how raw botanical material is transformed into aromatic liqueurs and essential oils. The full harvest-to-bottle cycle is explained at each stage, giving visitors a clear picture of the craft behind each bottle.
The experience closes with a guided olfactory session featuring three 100% pure essential oils derived from local myrtle, wild lavender, lentisk, and rosemary, extracted by steam from leaves and flowers harvested on site.
Tour Highlights
Walk among natural myrtle cultivations overlooking the Gulf of Marinella in the Olbia territories.
Visit the production workshop and observe the full harvest-to-bottle transformation of myrtle berries.
Discover the steam still and learn how essential oils and liqueurs are extracted from local plants.
Taste four distinct types of myrtle liqueur, each paired with traditional Sardinian food accompaniments.
Experience an olfactory tasting of three fine essential oils sourced from plants cultivated on the property.
Expert guides accompany the full session, sharing generational knowledge of Sardinian myrtle culture.
Suitable for guests with celiac disease, with dedicated snacks and ice cream for younger visitors aged 6 to 17.
What to Expect
The experience begins with a guided walk through the natural myrtle fields overlooking the Gulf of Marinella. Your guide introduces the plant varieties and explains how berries and leaves are selected across generations.
You move into the workshop where the transformation from berry to bottle takes place. Each stage of production is explained, from berry preparation through to bottling.
The steam still is the centrepiece of the distillation process. Here, the guide explains the extraction of essential oils and aromatic compounds from locally harvested plant material.
Guests aged 18 and above participate in a structured tasting of four myrtle types: berry myrtle with pecorino cheese, berry and leaf myrtle with artisanal cold cuts, white myrtle with dark chocolate, and myrtle with honey served on artisanal ice cream.
The session concludes with an olfactory tasting of three 100% pure and natural essential oils extracted from myrtle, wild lavender, lentisk, and rosemary. Each oil is presented with context about its botanical origin and extraction method.
What Is Included
Included
- Guided walk through myrtle cultivations
- Production workshop and steam still visit
- Tasting of four types of myrtle liqueur (ages 18 and up)
- Traditional Sardinian food pairings with each tasting
- Olfactory tasting of three pure essential oils
- Snack with cheese, sausage, carasau bread, and ice cream for ages 6 to 17
- Expert guide throughout the experience
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Personal purchases from the shop
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Important Information
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