Balsamic Vinegar Tastings: the 4 Best Cellar Visits

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 Assisi with a private guide such as Giulia or Gaia to Tili Vini, a family-run organic farm. Walk among vineyards and olive trees, see wine and balsamic production, then taste five Assisi DOC wines with olive oil, aged vinegar, bruschette, cheeses, salami, and biscotti.

“Lovely friendly greeting and very informative, really enjoyed. We were going to buy a box of wine, but it is to expensive to ship.”

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2.Assisi: Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil & Wine Tour

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

From Assisi, a private guide such as Giulia, Gaia, or Juliette takes you to the Tili family winery for a look at organic wine, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil production. You’ll taste five wines with hot bruschetta, Umbrian cheeses, salami, biscotti, and a sweet wine while overlooking the Valley of Assisi.

“A fabulous couple of hours touring the winery and enjoying wine and balsamic tasting at a lovely family winery”

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3.Texas Hill Country Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

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

At Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs, you’ll sample extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars with fresh focaccia and small bites. A host explains tasting basics, flavor pairings, and uses for varieties such as harissa, basil, Sicilian, and blood orange. The group is limited to 16 people, and gluten-free bread is not available.

“My husband and I did an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tour. We had an absolute blast. I learned so much about EVOO and vinegar that I didn’t know. The host was very informative and friendly. She really seems to know and love the products. We tried prickly pear lemonade and it was delicious. The only problem was wanting to buy everything!! I highly recommend this place.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $36Cheapest here

Join a wine expert at Poggio ai Laghi in Chianti for six wines, including two sparkling wines and four reds, plus truffle, chili, and extra virgin olive oils. Taste Modena and Tuscan onion vinegars with salami, pecorino, bruschetta, and toasted bread. The tasting is indoors, wheelchair accessible, and available with multilingual hosts.

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

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