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Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting

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  • Explore the myrtle plantations in Olbia: stroll among natural plants and discover Sardinian tradition
  • Visit the myrtle production workshop: discover the traditional harvesting and production process
  • Myrtle and essential oils tasting: savor unique liqueurs and discover extraordinary fragrances
Discover the art of Sardinian myrtle in the Olbia territories for an authentic experience in the heart of eastern Sardinia. You'll find yourself in a unique location overlooking the Gulf of Marinella, where you'll walk among the natural cultivations of myrtle selected with care and passion for generations. You will then visit the production workshop and discover how the berries become uniquely and distinctively scented liqueurs and the steam still where the harvesting and production cycle starting from the plants themselves will be explained. Expert guides will accompany you on this sensory experience culminating in a tasting of myrtle in combination with various products and an olfactory tasting of fine essential oils.  You will experience an irresistible journey through the flavors and scents of Sardinia!
  • Myrtle tasting is available from 18 years of age
  • Young people aged between 6 and 17 will be served fruit juice, bread with cured meats, cheese and some ice cream

TASTING

The tasting consists of 4 types of myrtle:

  • 2 cl of myrtle berries accompanied by pecorino cheese
  • 2 cl of myrtle berries and leaves accompanied by typical Sardinian cold cuts
  • 2 cl of white myrtle berries accompanied by dark chocolate
  • 2 cl of myrtle berries and honey served on artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla)

This is followed by an olfactory tasting with three 100% pure essential oils of:

  • myrtle berries
  • wild lavender
  • lentisk
  • rosemary
Adults (age: 18 - 99)
€50.00
Children (age: 6 - 17)
€15.00
Infant (age: 0 - 5)
Free
  • Guided tour
  • Tasting
aperitif
TASTING 4 varieties of myrtle with charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, vanilla or stracciatella ice cream
Schedules
10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00
Duration
1h
participants
Min: 1
Max: 10
participants
Languages
Italian, English
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with reduced mobility
  • People with heart or respiratory issues
What to bring
  • Comfortable and season-appropriate clothing
Dress code
Important information
If you have pets, you will have to notify the guide via the number on your booking voucher and wait for his confirmation so that you can take them with you during the experience.
📍 via Sannai, 51, 07026 Olbia SS, Italia

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Adults (age: 18-99)
Children (age: 6-17)
Infant (age: 0-5)
The maximum number of participants for this activity is 10.

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