• Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31 - Begin the day with an early morning tour to a cheese factory to witness the production of Parmigiano Reggiano. Along the journey, enjoy views of the picturesque countryside, featuring stables and fields where the specific dry and fresh forage, approved by the Consortium, is grown for the cows that produce milk for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
• Parma - Uncover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano with a guided tour of a traditional caseificio (cheese factory) in Parma. Observe skilled cheese makers as they craft this renowned cheese, separating the whey and forming it into its iconic wheels.

Follow the cheese’s journey through each production stage. Visit the shaping and salting rooms, then enter the stagionatura, where thousands of wheels mature to perfection. Learn about the stringent tests conducted by the Consorzio, including the hammering of cheese wheels before the famous fire branding ritual.

Conclude your experience with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano paired with Balsamic vinegar and sparkling regional wine. Sample two different aged cheeses and enjoy their rich flavors, while gaining insights into this EU-protected tradition.

• Langhirano - Continue to the charming hills of Langhirano or Felino, the birthplace of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. Extend your culinary adventure with an introduction to the history of Parma Ham, guided by an expert. The tour starts in the cold phase, where fresh meat is processed. Witness the selection of the finest cuts for Parma Ham production, and observe the machinery used for salting and refrigeration.

Next, explore the aging rooms, filled with the unique aromas of the ham. The guide explains the “battitura” process during aging, which results in the prized “crown” of Parma Ham.

Conclude the tour with a tasting of 24-month-aged Parma Ham, served with homemade bread and local wine from the hills of Parma.

• Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit
• Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma nh Hotel next to the train station
• Parma ham farmhouse tour
• Parma ham tasting with local bread and lambrusco wine
• 2 different Cheese tasting paired with Balsamic Vinegar and sparkling wine
• Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
• Local expert guide

• All items not explicitly included are excluded.

Discover the traditional process of crafting Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at a local cheese factory. Witness the meticulous preparation carried out by the cheese makers, as they adhere to age-old techniques to produce the revered Italian ingredient. Observe how the cheese is removed from the milk vats and proceed on to see the shaping and salting stages before reaching the stagionatura, where the cheese matures over time. Subsequently, enjoy a sample of this delectable cheese paired with honey and regional wine. The tour at the ham factory begins with a concise historical overview of the production before you explore the ‘cold stage,’ where fresh meats undergo processing. Take a look at the salting machines and refrigeration/resting cells as well as the seasoning rooms. Culminate your gastronomic adventure with a taste of Parma ham complemented by a glass of local sparkling white wine, Malvasia.

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