The 5 Best Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Tastings

1.Balsamic Vinegar, Olive oil and Organic Winery Tour in Assisi with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Travel from central Assisi to Tili Vini with a private guide such as Giulia or Gaia. Walk through organic vineyards and olive groves, see wine and balsamic production, then taste five Assisi DOC wines with olive oil, aged vinegar, bruschette, cheeses, salami, and biscotti.

“Perfect, amazing experience!! Everyone and everything was great. Our guide, Giulia was a treasure, very informative and a joy in to be with. The family at the winery were very kind and friendly. We loved all of the wines and the snacks were excellent. Needless to say we are going home with wine, olive oil and balsamic. The olive oil and balsamic was also amazing. We loved every minute.”

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2.Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

From Assisi, a private guide takes you to Tili Vini Winery for a close look at organic wine, olive oil, and balsamic production. Meet guides such as Giulia or Juliette, tour the cellar, then taste five wines with bruschetta, cheese, salami, biscotti, and sweeping views over Assisi.

“This was a wonderful experience! We loved learning about the Tili family’s commitment to making wine, olive oil and balsamic organically. Everything was delicious and we felt very welcome…almost a part of the family by the time we left. Highly recommended.”

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3.Texas Hill Country Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs for a 30-minute English-language tasting of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. You’ll try fresh focaccia, small bites, and flavors such as blood orange, basil, Sicilian, and harissa, with a host explaining how to taste and use them.

“Unique and fun experience trying olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a variety of different and delicious flavors. Beautiful location and an entertaining and knowledgeable host.”

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4.Chianti: Premium Wine, Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $36

Your wine expert guides you through six Poggio ai Laghi wines, including Chianti Riserva and Chianti Classico, with Tuscan meats, pecorino, bruschetta, olive oils, and aged vinegars. This 90-minute tasting takes place in a private setting, not on a vineyard or winery tour.

“The guide provided excellent attention and explanations. The facilities are very good.”

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5.Dripping Springs: Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 45 min · from $25Best value

At Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs, an English-speaking guide leads you through extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings, with small food pairings and an introduction to how both are made. The intimate 45-minute visit costs $25 per person.

“We really enjoyed this visit. Very informative and great selection of olive oils.”

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