Description
Join our exclusive day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit.
Then, dive into the secrets of ‘black gold’ during a visit to a historic ‘Acetaia,’ culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing. The light lunch includes fresh ricotta and aged Parmesan cheese, omelette with vegetables, freshly baked bread with olive oil, home-made cake, local wine and water.
Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it’s not just a tour; it’s an immersive feast for your senses!
Pickup from your place in Bologna is included.
Itinerary
- Pickup from Bologna: after a 1-hour drive, we will start our first visit, a dairy farm.
- Dairy Farm Visit and Parmesan Tasting: we will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.
- Acetaia – Balsamin Vinegar of Modena: then we 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. You will be able to ask questions about the production process directly to the family.
- Light Lunch: we will have a light lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area.
- Drop off in Bologna: after the tour, our driver will drop you off in Bologna.
What’s included?
- Food & drinks
- Entry or admission fee
- Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy
- Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Light lunch (food tasting, no main course)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bologna
- Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle (could be shared)
Exclusions
- Tip or gratuity
Please note
- Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance at the moment of booking. It won’t be possible to satisfy any last-minute dietary requests.
- All the visits and tastings will be held by the local hosts, no private guide is included.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable shoes and clothes.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event.
