• Caseificio Fattoria Scalabrini - Uncover the secrets of the “King of Cheeses” with a 90-minute guided tour of a traditional Emilian dairy. Led by an expert guide, enjoy a full immersion into tradition: from the Cooking Room, where cheese wheels are crafted in iconic copper vats, to the Brine Room, and finally the impressive “Cathedral of Cheese.” In this aging warehouse, surrounded by thousands of wheels, learn how time and the traditional “hammer test” ensure PDO excellence.

Choose your experience:

Option 1: Tour & Vertical Tasting. Engage in a guided sensory analysis of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to appreciate unique aromas and textures, paired with artisanal accompaniments.

Option 2: Tour & Emilian Light Lunch. Enjoy a complete gastronomic experience featuring a rich selection of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), cheeses from the dairy, and gourmet pairings—all complemented by a glass of Lambrusco or Spergola wine.

This is a unique opportunity to meet master cheesemakers and savor authentic, “zero-mile” Made in Italy excellence.

• Meals
• Carbonated beverages
• Food tasting
• Cheese factory tour

• Gratuities (optional)
• Pick-up/Drop-off
• Extra

• Parmesan cheese - Tasting of different types of Parmigiano Reggiano
• Light Lunch (if chosen option with Light Lunch) - Emilian Light Lunch: rich cutting board with Parma Ham, Culatello Flake, Parmesan cheese 24 months, cheese, jams and a glass of Lambrusco.

Delve into the heart of the Food Valley with a 90-minute guided tour to explore Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Within a genuine artisanal dairy, observe the live production process amidst iconic copper vats, as skilled cheesemakers extract the cheese mass. The tour progresses through the shaping and brine rooms, culminating in the awe-inspiring “Cathedral of Cheese”—an expansive aging warehouse filled with thousands of wheels, where the art of quality control is revealed using the traditional percussion hammer.

Personalize your experience:

• Option 1 (Vertical Tasting): Embark on a technical journey with a tasting of three aging stages (12, 24, and over 30 months) to appreciate the distinct aromas and textures of the “King of Cheeses.”
• Option 2 (Emilian Light Lunch): Enjoy a complete gourmet experience featuring a generous platter of local cold cuts (Prosciutto di Parma, Fiocco di Culatello), local cheeses, and a glass of regional wine (Lambrusco or Spergola).

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