Athens Olive Oil Tasting
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Olive Oil Love: A Boutique Tasting at Maison d’ Olive Small Group · Big Flavor · Pure Greek Gold Calling all flavor seekers and olive oil lovers! Step into the cozy world of Maison d’Olive and discover what makes Greek olive oil truly extraordinary in this delightfully curated tasting experience. ✨ What’s in Store: •Taste 7 (seven) award-winning Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils, celebrated in global competitions. •Sniff, sip, and swirl with official International Olive Council tasting glasses—yes, we take our olive oil seriously! •Learn to spot the good stuff: aromas, acidity, bitterness, flavor notes, and perfect pairings. •Nibble on a few handpicked Greek bites to round out the flavors. Led by our friendly Olive Oil Expert, this tasting is available in English and Greek, and designed to be fun, flavorful, and informative. More benefits: •Personalized Shopping Service • Shipping via DHL courier • Access to limited products • Special pricing
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Olive oil tasting at Maison d'Olive is a great value and an enjoyable, intimate learning experience. Soula, the Olive Oil Sommelier is engaging, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond: first explaining how to taste olive oil like the judges, the criteria they use, and what "counts" and what doesn't for the "extra" designation. We also learned the many ways olive oil is used in Greece now and throughout history. We also met Costa, the owner. He grows olives and presses them to create his original high polyphenolic oil for athletes. He also creates many flavors of essential oil infused olive oil. This experience opened our minds and palates to many new ways to enjoy olive oil! Thank you, Soula and Costa!
Dear Pamela ! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We are truly delighted that you enjoyed your olive oil tasting experience at Maison d' Olive. It was our pleasure to share with you the art of olive oil tasting, the rich history of olive oil in Greece, and the unique characteristics that make extra virgin olive oil so special. Your kind words about Soula's presentation and Costa's passion for olive cultivation and production mean a great deal to us. We are especially happy to hear that the experience opened your mind and palate to new ways of enjoying olive oil. Creating memorable and authentic experiences for our guests is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for visiting Maison d' Olive, and we hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Athens! Warm regards, Soula, Costa & the Maison d' Olive Team
Such an amazing experience! Athens can feel very large and touristy, but tours like this make it feel more homey and local. Both the owner of the shop and the woman who did our tasting were so kind and helpful. The olive oil itself was delicious and as people who have a hard time distinguishing different flavors, their expertise was very helpful and made it easier for us to tell the difference between the flavors! We ended up choosing a few of the olive oils we tried and they are shipping them to our home in the US, so we don’t have to pack them! Overall, a great experience!
Hi Kyra ! Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly happy to hear that the experience made Athens feel more personal and welcoming for you. It was a joy to guide you through the tasting and help you explore the unique flavors of Greek olive oil. Knowing that you found favorites to take home makes us even more grateful to have shared this moment with you. We hope the oils bring back great memories when they arrive at home ! You're always welcome back at Maison d’ Olive, your home away from home in Athens. 💚
