Nduja & Onion Tasting Tour Experience
Description
The Sweet & Spicy Experience is a tour into the world of the two most famous food products in Calabria: The red lady, Tropea’s red onion, and the Queen of Calabria, the Nduja from Spilinga. Two real stars in the kitchen, loved by the greatest national and international chefs. The Cipolla Rossa of Tropea, known for its sweetness, is a humble ingredient of the Calabrian peasant tradition with many curative properties. The Nduja, a traditional spicy spreadable salami with an intense and unique taste, symbolizes an entire region. During the sweet & spicy experiences, guests will visit an Onion farm and a Nduja factory, discovering all the farming steps, the production inputs, and the life cycle of plants and animals. Learning how to pair and how to use them in the kitchen. Tasting a top selection of both products directly on the farms.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit to the Onion Farm
Visit to the Nduja and Salami Factory
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
We had a wonderful time visiting the onion farm and the Nduja plant. We learned all about how they harvest the seeds, plant and grow the onions, and why they are so different from other onions. At the Nduja plant we were able to go inside, with protective gear, and see them processing the meat, smoking the sausages, and packaging up everything for retail sales. It was very interesting to learn so much about the two specialties of Calabria. Enzo, our guide, is a gem and is very knowledgeable about the area.
It was an incredible experience. A wonderful place, with great gastronomic options, crystal clear water. It's worth seeing.
Grazie mille. Enzo
Such an interesting tour of the Tropean onion fields and tasting of unique products. This was followed by a visit to the Nduja factory! Delicious on bread and so many other ways. Enzo who owns the business, is extremely informative, helpful and kind. We learned so much.
That's so kind of you to say! Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. My goal is always to make sure every guest not only tastes unique, delicious products but also learns a lot about the traditions and care that go into making them. I hope you continue to enjoy those unique Calabrian flavors back home! Best regards. Enzo
Our tour was led by Enzo who made this experience worthwhile before we reached the Tropea Onion fields and the Nduja factory. The Tropean onions are unique and we learned why. Ndjua is delicious. Great to learn how its made and how to use it.
That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that you had such a worthwhile experience with us. Regards. Enzo
This tour was fantastic. Enzo was very friendly and accommodating. The tour provides a deep dive into the both the world of the famous Tropea onion as well as what will become more famous, Nduja. Tastings and product offerings were very much appreciated and done in comfortable and professional settings. I would highly recommend if you are in the beautiful Calabria region
Grazie mille! We're so glad you appreciated the deep dive into the fascinating worlds of the Tropea onion and Nduja, as well as the comfortable and professional setting for the tastings. We're passionate about sharing these Calabrian treasures. It means a lot that you would highly recommend the tour to others visiting this beautiful region. We hope to welcome you back to Calabria someday! Kind regards. Enzo
Great experience. The tour guide was super friendly and brought us closer to Calabria. Highly recommended!
Thanks you so much, Nadine! Bringing the beauty and flavor of Calabria to our guests is our main goal. Best regards. Enzo
This experience was more than we expected. Enzo and his associates made it special for us, from the beginning to the end of onion production, to the wonderful farm tour for 'nduja. I'd love to do it again.
It brings me so much joy to read that the experience exceeded your expectations! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the entire process, from the onion production to the 'nduja farm tour. Knowing that we made it special for you is truly rewarding. We would love to have you back anytime! Thank you for your kind words. Saluti a Zio Filippo. A big hug. Enzo
