Basilippo Oleoturismo — Attraction in El Viso del Alcor

Hacienda Merrha Basilippo, Where Olive Oil is King

Located between Carmona and El Viso del Alcor, in the province of Seville this family owned Organic Hacienda shares with the visitors the knowledge of identifying a good olive oil.

We were lucky to meet the patriarch of Basilippo, Juan Antonio Morillo who that along with his apprentice Jesus Sutil, talk to the trees every morning. He believes that the fundamental basis of the olive oil quality is the care and understanding of each olive tree, 365 days per year, and cannot forget that the tree is the olive oil producer, we are only the ones who extract it.

Juan Antonio treated us to his wife's Ajo, a delicious garlic soup made with garlic, sour oranges, salted cod and Olive Oil, and to finish the degustation, Jesus brought chocolate and Oatmeal ice creams then proceeded to drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil on them (Orange flavor scented on Chocolate) and a new flavor profile occurred.

According to Juan Antonio a good olive oil is not determined by the color or the type of olive, it's the process what does. He pointed to a small tree full of small olives and he called it Acebuche: the wild olive you see all around, that if processed right a good quality oil can be obtained.

Luckily, if you do not have the chance to visit Basilippo to buy their exquisite olive oils, they are available at the Farway Markets in NY and CT.

Reservations to visit the farm and the olive oil degustation are...

I wanted to share with you my recent visit to a lovely place where I had the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of olive oil production.

During a tour, we were treated to a delightful wine and dinner experience. As part of our dinner, we were served a delicious dish featuring chicken, salad, bread and olive oil. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing late afternoon.

One highlight of the visit was the chance to explore the olive groves, witnessing firsthand how olives are grown and harvested. It was truly a rewarding and educational experience.

Additionally, the souvenir store at the location offered a variety of high-quality products, including olive oil and other unique items. While the prices may be a bit on the higher side, the quality of the products certainly made it worth the investment.

Overall, my visit was a memorable one, filled with enriching experiences and delicious discoveries. I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in learning more about olive oil production and tasting some exceptional products.

I hope you have the opportunity to visit this wonderful place...

Basilippo is a wonderful, family-owned small manufacturer of high-quality olive oil. We were given a private tour through the premises by Isaac, one of the owners: a walk through the olives grooves, a look at historic olive oil equipment in their little museum as well as peek at the modern processing facility. We learned so much about olive oil. Isaac is a funny guy, so 2h passed by quickly. Highly recommended!

To top everything off, we had small olive oil tasting where we got to learn everything about true extra virgin olive oil. (Some bread, ham and ice cream included.) Unbelievable how good freshly harvested olive oil smells and tastes. We were happy to buy some oil as presents in the gift shop.

Paid tours are available with prior registration. (see their website - they responded within 12h) Tours are in very...