Emilia-Romagna Culinary Delights: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Tour
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Indulge in a culinary adventure through Emilia-Romagna, Italy's foodie paradise. Taste the original Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto, and Balsamic Vinegar, and learn about their centuries-old production methods. Enjoy a traditional lunch paired with different types of balsamic vinegar for a truly unforgettable experience.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Borgo Ognissanti, 70 - Check-in and departure.
  • Caseificio Bio Reggiani - 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.

  • Acetaia Sereni - 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.

  • Marano sul Panaro - 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.

  • Florence - Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.
What's Included
  • Tasting of Parmesan, prosciutto, and Modena balsamic vinegar
  • Exclusive 100% private tour
  • Expert certified sommelier/guide throughout the day
  • Enjoy a delightful light lunch
  • Tour Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar factories
  • Comfortable private transportation included
  • Convenient pickup from your accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a gastronomic adventure to the epicenter of Italy’s renowned culinary province on this Emilia-Romagna expedition from Florence. This journey allows you to witness first-hand the creation of globally celebrated products, lauded for their flavour and premium quality.

Emilia-Romagna is globally known for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Prosciutto. You may already be acquainted with these products, but did you know that their authentic variants hail only from Emilia-Romagna? Discover the age-old production techniques that have earned these delights prime status across the globe.

Throughout the day, you will participate in three diverse tastings: Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic Vinegar. At the vinegar-producing estate, you’ll be treated to a lunch that is traditionally representative of Emilia-Romagna. The culinary venture further includes exploring balsamic vinegar food-pairing, with dishes complemented with varied balsamic vinegars to accentuate the unique taste of each plate.

  • 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
Location
Borgo Ognissanti, 70
Borgo Ognissanti
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marylee_v
May 9, 2024
Fun, fantastic & a memorable day. - Paola, our driver for the day was fantastic. Loved her. Also the people at the balsamic vinegar venue were wonderful & so accommodating to please. Lunch was exceptional . My husband loved the meats!
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Y71uzsaraht
May 9, 2024
Great tours, food and views. - Had an amazing day of touring and tasting. Beautiful views throughout and a delicious lunch. Our guide Daria was very kind and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
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Susan_b
Apr 19, 2024
The Best of Tuscany - We had a magical day with Paola! From start to finish, we were taken care of. Each stop gave us an insight into how the products are produced, and we were able to meet the people behind the process. One tiny suggestion: after sampling the prosciutto, ricotta, Parmesan, and balsimico, there was actually no need for a four course lunch! I would have preferred a bit of gelato to finish the day after all the tastings.
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Christine_l
Nov 5, 2023
Just learned so much... - Just learned so much about Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar. Paula was a great guide. So full of knowledge and do helpful and a great driver.
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Bk
Oct 30, 2023
Best Parmesan, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar tour in Florence!!!!’ - Of all the tours we took while visit Florence for our honeymoon this was 100% the best. Most people do wine tours which are great but this is a very unique experience when visiting Tuscany. Our guide, Paola, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of insight into the making of Parmesan, balsamic and prosciutto. We were picked up right in front of our hotel and drove to each location with our guide. This is a very small tour and we only saw two other people who also had their own guide / driver. First stop was the Parmesan factory where we got to see the process of making Parmesan then had a tasting of 3 different aged parmesan to start. Then we went to a prosciutto factor and walked through the entire factory to get a first look at the operations. Then, we went upstairs and had a variety of cold cuts and wine which was quite filling. Last but not least we went to the balsamic factory to learn about the steps of producing balsamic. We walked through the entire factory and got to see each step to age the balsamic. Then after the factory tour we went upstairs to their new tasting room and got to taste at least 5 different balsamic a Then after the balsamic tasting we went up the hill to the insight restaurant and had an amazing lunch where they had balsamic on all of the dishes. Overall, this was my favorite tour in Florence and was a small group with great amounts of food and wine yo enjoy. I would 100% suggest this tour when you are in Florence. If you are looking for a unique small group experience when visiting Florence you will not be disappointed!
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Laura_b
Oct 29, 2023
Perfect Day!! - Another great day traveling with Enotopea Wine Tours! We learned about Parmesan, Prosciutto and Modena Balsamic! The day was perfect and Angel is a wonderful guide!!
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Jennifer_p
Oct 19, 2023
Food lovers don’t miss this experience! - What a wonderful experience exploring Emilia-Romagna! Paola, our guide was so amazing and made our tours interesting and fun! We saw, we tasted and tasted some more, so skip breakfast and enjoy the gastronomic ride. Paola was a great driver and host and is so knowledgeable. It’s hard to pick but the balsamic tour and tasting was probably my favorite experience along with sharing the day with my husband.
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Isabelledinerman
Sep 25, 2023
Really Fun Day - My guide was Daria and we had such a lovely and fun day! My favorite stop by far was the balsamic vinegar factory! It was beautiful and they had a gluten free lunch for me! Best balsamic of my life!!! The day was soooo perfect, I would highly recommend!
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Jorge_t
Sep 12, 2023
Great memorable experience! - Fabian was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable, polite, friendly and he made the whole day trip memorable and fun! Acetaia Sereni provided an amazing experience!
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Adrian_g
Sep 30, 2023
Would not recommend this tour group. - The tour and information provided by the balsamic factory was fantastic. Our guide was late to collect us. She was not able to answer any questions about the cheese factory and nothing of any depth fir the surrounding areas appropriate to the factories we were visiting.
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