Ancient Underground Oil Mill
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We now descend into one of the most evocative and historically significant spaces of the Masseria: the ancient underground oil mill, known locally as the 'frantoio ipogeo'. As the air cools and the light dims, you are entering a…
Listen in the app2The Mechanics of the Trappeto
The 'frantoio ipogeo' or 'trappeto' was a masterpiece of pre-industrial mechanics. At the center of the main chamber, you will see the 'macina'—a large circular stone basin with a vertical millstone. …
Listen in the app3Aromas, Flavors, and the Science of Quality
Our visit culminates in a guided tour of extra virgin olive oil tasting, often held in or near these historic spaces to ground the sensory experience in historical context. To recognize the aromas and flavors of a quality extra…
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As we emerge from the ancient underground oil mill and return to the light of the eighteenth-century Masseria, we carry with us a profound new perspective on a staple of the Mediterranean diet. We have traversed the history of…
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What is Ancient Underground Oil Mill?
Ancient Underground Oil Mill is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3516, 18.1748 |
| Last updated |
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