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Experience a captivating half-day tour (approximately 5 hours) that highlights the best of Reggio Emilia. Throughout this itinerary, you will observe the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, traditional balsamic vinegar, cured meats, and local wines such as Spergola and Lambrusco; travellers will be able to decide which suits them better.
We will meet at 8:30 am at Reggio Emilia's central train station, located in Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, in front of the main entrance.
Our first stop will be at the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where you will witness the cheese-making process and enjoy a guided tasting.
Our second stop will be at an "Acetaia" where you will learn about Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and have a guided tasting.
To complete your foodie experience in Emilia, you can choose between a local wine or charcuterie tasting or extend the tour with a lunch in a local restaurant and a walking tour in Reggio Emilia, visiting the Tricolour Museum.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travellers arrive in Reggio Emilia by train. We offer transport from the train station of Reggio Emilia to the first stop of our tour. Clients can decide where they can be dropped off at the end of the tour, together with the guide.
Itinerary
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Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard-paste, long-aged cheese. Its ingredients are natural and simple: real cow's milk, rennet, the producers' professional experience and natural ageing. The Caseificio Boiardo produces on average about 30,000 wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano per year, together with other fresh cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella and other dairy products, all made following the ancient traditions. During this first stop, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the Parmigiano Reggiano production in every single step, from the milk collection to the ageing process. After the visit, you'll have the opportunity to taste some exquisite samples directly from the production.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2
The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia is obtained thanks to a very long ageing (minimum twelve years) of the boiled must of local grapes, in a series of small barrels made from different woods with graduated sizes, according to annual decanting and periodical refilling. The Acetaia Picci is situated in a 17th-century courtyard in Cavriago, near Reggio Emilia, a place of unforgettable charm. During the visit, you'll have the chance to understand the ancient process of making traditional balsamic vinegar. After the visit, you'll savour the intense, delicious aromas of the balsamic through a very detailed tasting experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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