Did you know that you can taste green gold in Sicily? Well yes, if you’re looking for an authentic food experience, follow me into this tasting tour to discover the famous Bronte pistachio. This small village offers unique weather conditions and fertile volcanic soil that gives its pistachios unique flavor and sensory qualities. This guided tour will allow you to walk into a real pistachio field on the volcanic soil to discover where and how one of the most appreciated Sicilian agricultural products is born. After walking among the trees, the experience continues inside a workshop to learn about the machines and production like shelling, selection, processing, and packaging. We will end the visit with a delightful and unforgettable tasting of typical pistachio products.
Where: Bronte
When: Year-round (except from August 8th to August 24th)
Duration: 1,5/2 hours
Group/Private: Private tasting tour
Available
Every day
Number of participants
Min. 1 - Max 30
Suitable for
Couple - Small group - Individuals - Food lovers
Languages
Italian - English
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Bronte Pistachio tasting experience includes:
- Walk across a pistachio field to discover the qualities of the pistachio plants and an explanation of the cultivation techniques on the Etna volcanic soil
- Visit of the shelling lab and explanation of the pistachio processing methods (you can see the machinery in use only in certain periods)
- Tasting of typical pistachio products, drinks included
- Watching a video about the history of pistachio
All services that are not included in the "Included" list are not covered by the price
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours before. In case of bad weather conditions, the visit may be canceled or postponed by mutual agreement. In any case, you will be notified in advance by our staff and in case of cancellation any deposits paid will be fully refunded.
No particular clothing recommended.
FAQ - FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Yes, as a private experience the times are full customizable on request.
Yes, in case of request during the booking process, our staff will try to customize the tasting on your needs.
Yes, you can book also for group over 30 participants, but the best experience is designed for groups of maximum of 30 participants.
