GIARDINI PISTOLA · THE TASTING EXPERIENCE
A little taste.
A lasting memory.
Some things are best discovered at the table. Our oils are one of them.
Take a seat at Giardini Pistola. Taste the olive, discover the chilli, and find the warmth that feels just right for you.
Book your tasting ↗Choose the Olive Oil experience · Seasonal dates
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IT YET?
Puglia, a little
closer to the senses.
The first impression is the olive oil. Its aroma, its texture, the way its flavour opens up. Then comes the chilli: perhaps a gentle warmth, perhaps a brighter, fruitier spark. Something to notice, talk about and savour.
This is the pleasure we want to share. A relaxed encounter with flavour, in the landscape that gives Pistola its character. Come curious. Take your time. Find your favourite.
AT THE TASTING BAR
A seat. A story.
A new favourite.
Join a hosted olive-oil tasting at the Giardini Pistola Tasting Bar, where estate and regional oils are explored alongside chilli-infused expressions.
With Lucrezia to guide the conversation, there is time to compare flavours, ask questions and discover what you enjoy. Bread on the table. Good company. The gardens around you.
Reserve your place ↗SAVOUR EVERY STEP
Follow the flavour.
Begin with the olive.
Give the oil a moment of your attention. Notice its aroma and texture, then taste slowly. This is the starting point: the olive character beneath the fire.
Find your kind of warmth.
Discover the chilli expressions being poured that day. Begin gently and choose your level of heat with your host. Flavour comes first, and there is plenty of pleasure in a little warmth.
Imagine your next plate.
A piece of good bread. A favourite pasta. Fish fresh from the oven. Once you find an oil you love, it is easy to imagine where the next drizzle belongs.
THE FARM SHOP
Take the memory
home with you.
After tasting, explore the Giardini Pistola Farm Shop and discover the oils available to take home. Choose a favourite for your own table, or a gift for someone who loves food as much as you do.
A bottle becomes a reminder of the visit: the gardens, the conversation, that first taste. Open it at home and let the experience find its way into another meal.
Explore the Farm Shop ↗MAKE IT PART OF YOUR PUGLIA
You have seen the bottle.
Now experience the flavour.
Put a tasting at Giardini Pistola on your Puglia list. Come for the discovery. Stay for the pleasure of being here.
Find a tasting date ↗Select the Olive Oil tasting in the booking calendar. Check available dates, current prices and seasonal opening information when booking.
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
A few things to know.
Where does the tasting take place?
At the Tasting Bar at Giardini Pistola, Strada Provinciale 1, Canale di Pirro, Fasano, Puglia. Visit the Farm Shop while you are here.
Which experience should I book?
Choose the Olive Oil tasting in the Giardini Pistola booking calendar to explore the oils and chilli-infused expressions. The calendar shows available sessions and current booking details.
Do I need to love very hot chilli?
Curiosity is a lovely starting point. Tell your host how much warmth you enjoy, begin gently and explore at your own pace. You can appreciate the olive oil and gentler expressions without choosing intense heat.
Is chilli-oil tasting dangerous?
Very hot chilli can cause more than a burning sensation: it can cause stomach pain, nausea and other adverse effects, especially in larger amounts. Tell your host how much heat you enjoy, begin with a gentle expression and follow the serving guidance. You can skip any oil, and there is no need to taste the strongest varieties. Avoid tasting the hotter oils neat, and stop if you feel uncomfortable.
Children should not try the very hot expressions. If spicy food causes you symptoms, or you have been advised to avoid it, choose plain olive oil instead. Please tell your host about any food allergies before tasting.
Can I enjoy the gardens too?
The hosted tasting experience includes garden entrance. Check your booking details and seasonal opening information, then allow time to wander before or after your tasting.