Parmesan Cheese Tour and Tasting in Modena
Description
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of Parmesan cheese with a guided tour of a traditional, family-run dairy using sustainable, organic methods. Your guide will introduce you to their closed-loop system, starting from organic feed in the fields to the high-quality milk used for authentic Parmesan. You’ll witness the entire cheesemaking process, from curdling and shaping to forming the iconic wheels. Next, explore the aging warehouse, where over 6,000 cheese wheels are stored for months, developing complex flavors. Learn how aging from 12 to over 36 months enhances texture and taste. The second part of the tour is a tasting of Parmesan at different ages, from mild to sharp, nutty profiles. This highlights how flavor evolves over time. To complement the cheese, enjoy a pairing with DOC Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from Emilia-Romagna, with bright, fruity notes and refreshing acidity.
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Itinerary
Tour a traditional Parmesan factory, witness the production process, with a tasting of cheeses at different stages of aging, perfectly paired with wine Lambrusco DOC, 15 minutes driving from Modena city center.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Our guide was excellent-good sense of humor, knowledgeable and excellent English. We were there early to watch them pull the cheese out of the bath at the start, which I highly recommend. Be forewarned that if you are sensitive to smell, there are lots of overpowering ones happening all around!
The morning tour was great! We got to see them taking the cheese curd from the vats and putting it in the rounds. The process was fascinating and the fact that every part of the milk is used for a purpose. There was no waste and the product you got to taste at the end was spectacular. The quality control is quite impressive.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the cheese-making process fascinating. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our commitment to using every part of the milk and minimizing waste. We're also glad that you enjoyed tasting the final product and that our quality control impressed you. We hope to see you again soon!
We arrived in time to see the cheese being made. You have to schedule the tour early, around 8 to 8:30 to see the cheese being made. They only make 10 wheels per day so when they are finished, that is it for the day. The history and the process of Parmesan cheese is explained and seeing the storage is impressive. Recommended.
Thank you for your detailed review! I'm glad you enjoyed the cheese-making tour and found the history and process of Parmesan interesting. Scheduling early in the morning is definitely the best way to see the cheese being made, especially since they produce only 10 wheels per day. It's great to hear you found the storage impressive as well. Your recommendation is much appreciated!
Beautiful discovery.. the visit was incredible and beautiful surprise in French... The staff was very very nice... Nice experience to live.. The meal was delicious
Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe commentaire! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une visite incroyable et que la surprise vous ait enchanté. Votre satisfaction concernant notre personnel et le repas nous touche beaucoup. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre belle expérience!
This is an intimate visit with a family owned parmigiana reggiano factory that truly respects the tradition and the process. They are a "closed loop" production, producing the hay that feeds the cows, raising and milking the cows, and making the cheese. The tour walks you through the small facility that makes the cheese and shows you the different stages of production. The end is a tasting of cheese of different ages paired with a lovely sparkling red from Modena. Tess is very knowledgeable about the family factory, parmigiana reggiano, and Modena food production. She was great with questions and truly enjoys interacting with visitors and talking about Modena food. It was the number one experience of our Italy trip!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the authentic, closed-loop experience and got to see every step of traditional Parmigiano Reggiano production—from hay to cheese. Tess will be delighted to hear your kind words; she truly loves sharing the passion behind Modena’s food culture. We’re honored to have been the highlight of your Italy trip!
Our tour guide was fantastic and very engaging with our 2 kids which made it more special for us. You wouldn’t think as a cheese farm tour as something to do as a highlight but it certainly was.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear the tour became a highlight for your family—especially that your kids enjoyed it too. Making the experience engaging and memorable for all ages is something we truly care about. We hope to welcome you again in Modena!
It was so fun and interesting! Highly recommend to others who are interested in learning about this delicious cheese!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the tour fun and interesting—it means a lot to us. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for more delicious experiences in Modena!
Our guide was lovely! She was so knowledgeable about the process and was such a joy to speak to. Highly recommend. Also, her food recommendations were spot on!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you found the tour both fun and educational. It’s wonderful to hear our guide made such a great impression—sharing knowledge and local food tips is something we love to do. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Modena!
