Exclusive Emilia-Romagna,Parmigiano, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Wine
Description
Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence. This tour offers you the chance to discover first-hand how products renowned worldwide for their taste and high quality are made. This region is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, Lambrusco Wine and Prosciutto. Most probably you are already familiar with these products, but did you know that the original ones are produced exclusively in Emilia-Romagna? The entire day you will enjoy four different tastings: Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham, Lambrusco and Balsamic Vinegar tasting.
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Itinerary
Pick you up from your accommodation in Florence at 7am. Our driver will normally be at your address at 6.45am. We will then drive to the caseificio, it will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
At this caseificio (cheese factory) you will be introduced to the universe of parmesan cheese and get to know its secrets. Behind every roll of Parmigiano Reggiano is more than meets the eye, due to the intricate traditional recipe behind and the controlled conditions of the entire process. You will watch cheese makers at work and witness the entire process. The tour of the factory will eventually lead to the aging room (‘stagionatura’ in Italian), where you will admire rows and columns of cheese wheels perfuming the air. The factory produces more types of cheese, all organic. The caseificio tour will end with a tasting of different types of Parmesan Cheese and ricotta accompanied by local products.
Today Acetaia Sereni is a leader in the production of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and a vast range of sweet and sour condiments. Here you will have a traditional lunch at the property's restaurant that is overlooking a breathtaking scenery. Lunch is centered around dishes typical of the Emilia-Romagna region that are best paired with different types of balsamic vinegar. Afterwards, you will have a private tour of the cellars, receiving a full explanation of the balsamic vinegar’s manufacturing process: from the pressing of the grapes and the wort boiling, to the filtration and mixing steps. The visit will end with a balsamic vinegar tasting.
Prosciuttificio Leonardi was born in 1988 from a vast experience in in the pork slaughtering and processing sector. 1988 is also the year in which the company joins Modena's ”D.O.P.” Prosciutto Consortium, which makes all their products labeled according to the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) EU product quality scheme. This factory prides itself with upholding high production biological standards and producing exquisite dry-cured hams. It is a reliable supplier for Gucci restaurant in Florence and Massimo Bottura's top class restaurants. You will tour the factory, visit the production rooms, and understand how ham processing works, from the receipt of the meat to the final product. Your visit will finish off with the tasting of a wide range of their products: hams both raw and cooked, such as culatta, lardo, salami, prosciutto cotto, prosciutto al tartufo. The cold-cuts will be accompanied by crescentine, also known as tigelle, which is a typical bread of the area.
Fattoria Moretto is currently run by Fausto and Fabio, the third generation of the Altariva family. The winery's origins trace back to the early 1960s when their grandfather, Antonio Altariva, moved the family from Pavullo nel Frignano to the hills of Castelvetro to start a winemaking venture under a sharecropping contract. In 1995, Fausto decided to convert vineyard cultivation to the "integrated production" method, marking the first step towards organic farming. Today, Fattoria Moretto's production is focused on expressing the unique characteristics of the Lambrusco Grasparossa territory, emphasizing quality over quantity. In the heart of the territory of Lambrusco Grasparossa, about 200 meters above sea level, Fausto and Fabio Altariva feelingly cultivated their lands. The farm, completely run with organic methods, is extended into non-adjacent parcels on the hills of Castelvetro. The area has good ventilation which tempers the summer heat and protects plants from disease.
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Reviews(40)
A once-in-a-lifetime experience! My mom and I had an amazing time exploring where so many of our favorite foods and wines are made. Every stop featured local, family-owned businesses, which made the tour feel authentic and special. It truly was an incredible day—we learned so much, enjoyed delicious tastings, and had meaningful, personable conversations with our wonderful guides, Elizabeth and Angel. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and enriching experience!
Thank you Mattei! We enjoyed our time with you as much as you did with us! We hope to see you and your mother again soon!! Thank you for leaving us such a kind review. It means a lot. Cheers!
From start to finish, angel was an absolute delight! He guided us and explained everything at every factory we explored. We didn’t have coffee before leaving for our tour, and he ended up stopping at a cafe for espresso for us. If you’re in Florence, do not skip out on this trip! Highly recommended to any one!!!’ Thank you angel!!!
Thank you Anthony for this review! We really appreciate it. So glad you loved the tour. Cheers!
THIS is the tour you want AND have to do!!! At first we were hesitant on choosing this tour given the cost. Then, after a well traveled friend reviewed the itinerary and said that it sounded great, we committed and hoped for the best. We were not disappointed. Angel was ready to pick us up right on schedule right from our hotel. Shortly after from pulling away from the hotel, Angel cordially introduced himself and we had a great introduction conversation. He then commenced to review the day's itinerary. There was a modification due to a vendor's request and he said that it would just switch a couple stops and not change the day's activities or timing. We appreciated the honesty and explanation. From the first stop to the last, we were amazed at the knowledge Angel had about the locations and products from all our stops. Even more appreciated was his smooth delivery and willingness to answer questions. It was no surprise that he had a great relationship with the staff of every establishment. As said above, this tour is not to be passed by. You will not regret it. Just sit back, relax and get immersed in this fabulous experience.
Wow! Thank you Hendri! You really captured the essence of this tour. Part of the quality experience of a private tour with Enotropea is the friendships that form along the way. Something that cannot be obtained in a large group. Thank you for this beautiful review. We really appreciate it.
What a great food experience! Our driver, Stefano was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. What an experience the day was- learning about parmigiana cheese, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar and of course a wine tasting along the way. It’s the ultimate food experience and highly recommend this tour.
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share about your experience. The tasting tour is a great one and we are so glad you enjoyed it!!
This was such an amazing experience! Our guide Elizabeth was awesome and made us feel comfortable right away. It was also a lovely detour to see the countryside after days of city jetsetting. We felt like VIPs all day! Come with empty stomachs and lots of energy as it will be a full day of amazing food, wine, and views to rival all of Florence.
Thank you Sophie for the delightful review! Sometimes our guides feel just as lucky as the clients to have such a wonderful day together. Living the experience though your eyes was precious. Come back soon!!!
My parents, husband and I on our recent trip to Italy did the Exclusive Emilia-Romagna, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Angel and had the most amazing time! He was very engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining throughout our full day with him. Angel had tons of great advice for things to do around Florence during our trip. We all felt like we learned a lot and had a blast seeing how all the things were made. It was one of our favorite things we did on our trip! Highly highly recommend!! We will definitely be sure to book another tour with Angel when we return to Florence!
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We love sharing our knowledge with our guests and making sure they have the best time. So glad that it was for you! We look forward to seeing you again soon!!
What an amazing day!! Stefano took us to the most exclusive, best places! All of our visits (cheese factory, prosciutto factory, Lambrusco winery, and balsamic vinegar house) was top notch, some of the best I’ve been to! Our guide was warm, kind, and very knowledge about the region and its many wonderful products. Would highly recommend this tour for foodies!!
Thank you Heidi for the amazing review! We really appreciate it and hope to see you back here again soon for another tour! Thanks Again!
Our guide Angel was top drawer in every way. He served as driver and the actual guide on a couple of stops. We learned alot about Parmesan, balsamic and parma hams. The tastings were delicious and brought each visit together. Never boring. Great tour for foodies.
Thank you Ronald! It was a fantastic day and we are so glad that you enjoyed it! Please come back and try another delicious tour with us. Cheers!
What a fun day! Daria was our guide. Can't Say enough good things about her. It was fun to watch her be so excited by her job. All the tours were really educational and fun. The balsamic was probably the highlight for me. And top it all of with an amazing lunch.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We love what we do and are so glad you enjoyed your time with Daria. We hope to see you back again soon for a different tour!
What an incredible experience! We were looking forward to this tour for months, but we had no idea how amazing it would be. Our guide, Johnny, picked us up right on time from our hotel and was a fantastic well of knowledge, answering the many questions we had from our time in Italy. Incredibly knowledgeable and a great conversationalist, he made the long (and scenic!) car ride fly by. Each stop was so delicious, from the cheeses to the vinegars to the full meal of pasta and meats. We were glad we could purchase items throughout the tour, and grateful to see the countryside and smaller towns outside of Florence. The highlight of our week in Italy! Thanks Johnny!
Thank you so much for share your experience of Parmigiano, Ham and Balsamic Vinegar with us. We wish you all the best and hope to see again in Florence. Best Regards Enotropea Team
