- Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano - Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company between Parma and Reggio Emilia that handles the entire supply chain.
A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family or group of friends throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step.
You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese. You’ll be able to experience the scooping of the huge cheese mass out of the kettle side by side with the master cheesemaker, immersing yourself in the scents of the production room.
The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell, and taste.
- Roccabianca - We will have a Photo stop at the Castle of Roccabianca.
Our route to the discovery of the Parma Lowlands starts crossing by car the strip of land running from the northern outskirts of Parma to Roccabianca, near the meandering of the Taro river, to reach Zibello and Polesine Parmense, places where it seems as if time has stood still.
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Zibello - We will have a Photo stop in front of Palazzo Pallavicino in Zibello.
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Polesine Parmense - We will visit a farm devoted to the recovery of ancient local breeds, we will see the farm animals, the vegetable gardens, and the vineyards.
Few people know that this is the area in the world where you can find the greatest variety of cured meat!
During the visit, you will discover the masterpieces of the local culinary tradition and learn about the features and the origins of Fiocco, Spalla di San Secondo, Salami, Strolghino, and the king of cured meat, the PDO Culatello of Zibello, produced and refined in the magnificent cellars of an ancient fortress from the early 1300s that has been perfectly restored and endowed with a fine restaurant, where it is possible to enjoy the best of Parma cuisine. The visit will end with a rich taste, a real joy for the senses!
- Option 1 includes Transportation
- Local wine
- Tastings of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta cheese
- Traditional fresh egg pasta
- Large selection of cured meats
- Professional local guide
- Traditional desserts
- Admission fees included
- Bottled water
- Homemade focaccia and salad
- Tea and coffee
- Option 2 does not include Transportation
This exclusive tour takes you behind the curtains at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, and extends to areas of the farm typically restricted to visitors. You’ll be accompanied by a private guide, solely focused on you and your group, enabling you to fully appreciate the dedication and craftsmanship involved in making this prestigious cheese. Through a slow-paced journey, become acquainted with the intricacies of the cheese-making process, traditional implements, and contemporary materials, concluding with a sumptuous vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, teaching you how to savour it like an expert. The next part of the tour takes us on a journey to unearth the mysteries behind Culatello of Zibello, at a farm dedicated to preserving vintage local breeds. We’ll take a look at the farm animals, organic gardens, vineyards and tour the grand cellars. Indulge in iconic local culinary delights such as Culatello, Spalla, and Salami for lunch, complemented by locally-produced wines.
- This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the “Price including transportation” option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the “Self-Drive Price” option, we’ll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
