パルミジャーノ・レッジャーノとバルサミコ酢の秘密

An absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience with Claudio in Reggio Emilia! From visiting his beautiful agriturismo and working farm to seeing the cows and learning how authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is made, every part of the day was fascinating and special. The balsamic vinegar experience was equally incredible, and I loved learning about the traditional production process and the passion behind these iconic products. Claudio was an exceptional host—knowledgeable, warm, generous, and truly passionate about sharing his family, his farm, and the food traditions of Emilia-Romagna. This was so much more than a tour; it felt like being welcomed into a way of life. If you’re visiting the Emilia-Romagna region, I highly recommend spending a day with Claudio. A truly authentic Italian experience that I will remember for a long time!

Claudio was a wonderful guide from the onset of our booking! He wrote to us and asked that we contact him (he gave his WhatsApp number) before we made any train plans so he could make sure we’d arrive in a timely fashion. When the time came for making those reservations, I reached out to him and he promptly responded with incredibly detailed, helpful instructions. The day of the tour, our small group (only 8 people!) was treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Claudio’s family’s Parmigiana farm/factory. We learned about and observed every step of the process, and when it was over, we enjoyed a delicious tasting of the three ages of cheese they create and sell. The fun continued after a short drive to another beautiful family location where they produce balsamic vinegar. I felt like I was in an enchanted place as Claudio deftly drew us in to the love and care and patience for the process. And after another tasting experience at this location, it did seem like something truly magical must occur to create such a delicious vinegar. We were given the opportunity after each of the tastings to purchase various items, but there was absolutely no pressure. Some members of our group did and some did not without any awkwardness or discomfort. After driving us back to the train station, we said our goodbyes to our small group (who now felt like friends) and to Claudio, one of the most passionate, interesting and kind tour guides we’ve ever known.

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Claudio is a warm, knowledgeable, and persuasive guide to all things Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Parma ham and salami, and authentic Balsamic. We began our tour with cappuccino and pastries. He kindly arranged for gluten- free cookies and cakes for me. Then we toured the cheese-making facility. An incredible amount of work, mostly done by skilled cheesemakers, occurs to make the Parmigiano-Reggiano, including months of aging. After a visit to meet the cows that supply the milk, we returned for a light lunch of savory spinach pie (gluten-free bread for me), salami and ham, three different aged Parmigiano-Reggiano to try ( everyone had a different favorite) and dry, sparkling Lambrusco wine. The final portion of the tour was of a Balsamic Aceteria where some of the oldest batteries of casks (a traditional system for aging the vinegar) were 300-400 years old. Then we sampled 8-, 12-, and 25-year-old Balsamic with a tasting spoon, and then had a drizzle of the gold Balsamic over crema gelato. It was a lovely day in the countryside with a host who is rightfully proud of his regional culinary specialties. Highly recommended.

This was a family owned and run operation. Claiuduo was a fantastic guide. No rushing. Individual attention and a fascinating setting and commentary. One of the best and genuine experienced we have had in Italy this year. 100% recommend. Relax and enjoy

We had an awesome day with Claudio explaining to us how Parmigiano Reggiano is made - then showing us every step of the process until you arrive at the finished product. We then got to taste it at different stages of maturity along with some salami and wine. That was so good. Then we saw how Balsamic Vinegar is made and the process explained and then got to taste that at different levels of aging. It just amazed us as to how much time and effort goes into the process of both the cheese and the vinegar to give you the best end result. Could not have had a better tour guide. Claudio's knowledge and understanding of both of these products was second to none. Plus his sense of humour was loved by all. If you are in Bologna or anywhere accessible to Bologna you must do this tour. You will not be disappointed.

Claudio was a great guide to everything Parmesan Reggiano and Balsamico, giving us access to the dairy where milk was turned to wheels of cheese in 12 - 36 months, and taking us to the small production balsamico producer in the hills was fantastic as well.

Delicious Tour We had been looking forward to this tour since since we booked it back in October. It met all our expectations. Claudio is very friendly and knowledgeable. The visit to both the cheese factory and vinegar factory were full of great viewers of the Pianura Padana. The food tasting was exceptional also. I want to thank Claudio for his kindness and knowledge. We feel smarter now. Long live to the Reggiano Reggiano!

Our family of four (two parents, two tweens) had a wonderful time experiencing the Emilia Reggio area with Claudio. He walked us through the various steps of cheese making, the certification process, before showing us his family farm and ending with a balsamic vinegar tasting. The information was delivered in a clear and interesting way. Communication regarding trains and pick up was excellent. I recommend you take this tour.

unbeatable tour in the region. comprehensive Parmesan experience and amazing balsamic vinegar explanation

This was the most authentic experience from my last minute trip this automn. Claudio is the best host, he provided so much insightful details on parmegiano reggiano and balsamic vinegar, the real ones, whivh he knows very well from his family businesses. Now I appreciate the original products even more. Don’t miss this tour if you visit Bologna or surroundings!