HIGHLIGHTS
You will start your day with a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final aging in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting of Parmesan cheese of at the end.
After, enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy.
Then you will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour.
Happy ending with a typical Emilian lunch including cured meats, the ever-present pasta and a homemade dessert.
INCLUSIONS
– Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy farm;
– Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO;
– Guided visit & tasting of typical red sparkling wines of the area, Lambrusco;
– typical 3-course lunch at a local agriturismo
EXCLUSIONS
– Hotel pickup and drop-off;
– Private transportation;
– Gratuities;
– Tips or other personal expenses
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before departure
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– The tour is offered in a self-drive option (on the board of your own car), NO TRANSFER is included. Private transfer from your locations can be purchased upon email request;
– Please let us know about any food allergies or intolerance in advance;
– All the visits and tastings will be held by the local hosts, no private guide is included;
– Starting time of activities depends on the availability of the spots and will be confirmed after reservation;
– Please show up 10 minutes before the indicated time at the meeting point for visits and tastings, it is not a private tour, other people can participate