Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting
Description
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process, witnessing the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Watch the cheesemaker at work as he carefully lifts the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional cauldron. Explore the brine room and the aging storage. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local sparkling wine for a truly authentic experience.
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Itinerary
Meet at the designated pickup point and embark on a scenic drive to a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy producer. Enjoy the journey through the picturesque countryside as you prepare to discover the time-honored art of crafting this world-famous cheese.
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process. Witness the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local wine for a truly authentic experience.
After the visit, take a scenic drive back through the countryside of the province of Parma, passing by lush pastures and dairies that produce the region’s famous Parmigiano Reggiano. The return journey offers a chance to savor the memory of rich flavors and artisanal traditions before arriving back at the starting point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals are not admitted
- If you arrive late after the scheduled time at the meeting point due to train or other transportation delays, it will be considered a "no-show." Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and the booking is non-refundable and non-reschedulable, as clearly stated in the cancellation policy. Please plan your arrival carefully to avoid any issues.
Reviews(24)
This tour exceeded all of our expectations! From start to finish- tour was phenomenal! The factory was pristine- so cool to see the cheese master at work! And then to taste the parm! Highly recommend!
We love this tour. Very interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable. Easy ride from Parma to the farm.
Great tour with one on one tour guide. Guide was wonderful! The only thing that fell short was that we only tasted one inner core ring but would have been nice to try different aged cheeses to get to 5 star.
Instructions for pick up very clear. On time. Safe drive to the factory in the near countryside. Explainations were given both in italian and english. Very interresting to learn the production process from cow stalls to the worldwide known cheese wheel. And obviously the cheese tasting was much appreciated!! Had a very good experience and would recommend it !
Loved seeing the whole process from the cows to the cheese tasting all within steps of each other. We learned a lot and appreciate the craftsmanship involved. Prosciutto tasting nearby was unexpected bonus.
This was great fun and we learned a great deal. Very interesting to watch the professionals actually make the cheese. Also met some lovely cows!! Tasted a nice variety of cheese of various ages. Highly recommend this tour.
Very informative and fun tour. We even had a chance to go into the barn and see the cows! Plus a very generous sample of cheese along with wine.
Lovely visit that explains and shows the process from beginning to end. Great to be able to leave from the centre and not have to bother finding our way to and from. Danielle was a great guide.
The tour guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a small group, which made it more comfortable. I highly recommend this tour.
This was truly a great tour informative and fun. The tour guide made the experience like being taken to a family operation. He was funny , and gave us lots of detail
