Autumn in Salento brings with it one of the oldest and most fascinating rituals of our land: the olive harvest. For just one month a year, the countryside comes alive and the air fills with the unmistakable scent of new oil.
This year we invite you not to be a simple spectator, but to experience this age-old tradition first-hand. An immersive experience that combines direct contact with nature, a journey through Puglian history and an unforgettable food-and-wine adventure.
What we'll do
Our day will begin at 10:00 am at Le Macchie, the farm immersed in greenery that is the rural soul of our urban masseria, A Locanda Tù Marchese, in the heart of Matino.
Here is how our experience will unfold:
Guided walk and harvest. We will make our way into our olive groves for a guided visit. Together we will discover the different olive varieties (cultivars) of our territory. You will learn the traditional techniques and have the chance to take an active part in the harvest, living the emotion of this ancient gesture.
The journey of olive oil, from ancient to modern. To understand the true value of extra virgin olive oil (EVO), we will take a journey through time. We will visit an ancient olive mill to discover the era when Puglia produced the famous "olio lampante", used to light the great cities of Europe. We will then move on to a modern mill to see up close the current cold-extraction processes that guarantee the highest food quality of the product on our tables.
Picnic and tasting under the olive trees. All that work and discovery builds an appetite! We will close (or punctuate, depending on the day's rhythm) the morning with a special picnic. We have created a unique menu in which olive oil is the absolute protagonist, from the starter to the first course, right through to a surprise in the dessert. It will all be accompanied by our special homemade herbal infusion, to close the experience with the authentic flavours of our land.
Who is this experience for?
The experience is designed for anyone who loves nature, good food and authentic traditions. We have arranged:
- A package for Adults.
- A package for Children (up to 10 years old), so the little ones can also have fun and learn in contact with nature.
Details and timing
Nature sets its own pace. The harvest takes place exclusively between October 15th and November 15th.
Since places are limited and the harvest days depend on how ripe the olives are and on weather conditions, the exact available dates will be confirmed as soon as you contact us.
Book your spot or ask for information
Would you like to know the package prices and find out the available dates to experience this one-of-a-kind day?
Message us on WhatsApp right away: tell us how many people will be taking part (adults and/or children) and we will get back to you with all the details on prices, times and availability for the olive harvest between October 15th and November 15th.