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The Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Full
At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check
Parmigiano Reggiano bike tour in Parma
Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes
Lunch and tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia housed in the historic Family Villa, followed by a rich tasting of our beloved product inserted in a real lunch. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • We continue with a visit to the Acetaia in the attic of the Villa, • We will then share some secrets on the tasting and gastronomic use of ABTM D.O.P. • At this point the "world of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" will have no more secrets and you will be ready for the rich tasting of ABTM in combination with the products that have made Emilia-Romagna famous in the world • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio
Half Day Emilia Foodie Experience
Emilia Foodie Experience is an extraordinary journey through a landscape of rivers, plains and hills and the jewels of the Italian gastronomic tradition! We will discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, their ancient origins and unparalleled balance of knowledge, man’s passion and nature’s bounty. We will be able to follow the whole Parmigiano Reggiano production chain, starting from the feeding of milking cows. We will see the cheese production process in full swing and we will visit all the rooms of the dairy: the production, the shaping and the salting rooms and the amazing warehouse! The dairy experience will end with a guided vertical tasting of delicious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste. On our way to the Prosciutto di Parma Plant, we will stop at the foot of the Castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures. During the visit to the plant we will be able to observe the production process of this delicacy and learn about its important history and all the standards which must be complied with, to fully understand the the origins of the unique character of Parma ham: the sweetness! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the production facilities.
Slow Parma Food Experience
Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local guide. Visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with us, you will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the forming of the curd in the typical copper kettle. You will be able to observe closely the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and his deft movements during the scooping of the cheese out of the kettle. After this unique experience you will visit the resting, salting and ageing rooms with their enveloping scents. The visit will end with a tasting, a real pleasure for the senses! We will then transfer to the hills of Parma to visit a plant where the inimitable Prosciutto di Parma is produced. We will stop on the way at the foot of the mediaeval castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies (a selection of cured meats, fresh home made pasta and traditional cakes) and wine from the Parma Hills region. Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed in the facilities.

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The Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Full
At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check
Parmigiano Reggiano bike tour in Parma
Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes
Parma Half Day Walking Food Tour
Experience Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! We are parmesans who are wildly passionate about all the delicious food found around this world-famous and historical town. During this Parma Food walking tour you will discover the history, art and culture of the “Little Capital” and will experience parmesan lifestyle, visiting the places that locals love and immersing yourself in the street life. Booking this tour you will experience our passion by eating traditional Parmesan food! You will discover the secrets of the worldwide famous typical products of this area and taste them: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Spalla, Salame, Lambrusco and Gelato. These are just some of the protagonists of this exciting walk! Discover Parma old town, learn how to make the perfect espresso and cappuccino, savor mouth-watering pastries, pies and homemade pasta. Once concluded the Parma Food walking tour, you will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure of your trip that will last for a lifetime! Tasting cost is not included. We stop at 5 different eateries. Guests simply purchase which ever food samples they wish and pay for them directly. If one does all the tastings the total cost is 40-50 euro per person.
Parmigiano and Parma Ham Food Combo Tour
Discover the secrets of two worldwide famous produce of Made in Italy with a local expert: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma ( Parma Ham ) Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! After the cheese factory proceed ( after few minutes driving ) to the Parma ham factory. Go to the cellar branding area. See where the meat is cooled, salted and rested. Taste some cold cuts with local wines and more. Visit organic farm that produces the famous Parma ham and meet the producer to discover the process of making a gourmet Parma ham. Follow the process and Enjoy access to areas such as the cooling, salting and "resting" rooms. Finally Taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia
Discover Parma with local!
I’ll welcome you in the city’s most ancient point, begin of his history and our experience’s start! I’ll wait you with a smile, an hand-holding, a glass of very special hot wine called LambruscoBrulè (if you’ll want!) and a welcome-note with historical photo or anecdotes, ‘breaking the ice’ and beginning to discover the city in original and shared way! Therefore we will start with our cultural walk along ‘cardo’ and ‘decumano’! I will be your Cicero for discovery the historical center from the Middle Ages to modern times: you could be a 'detective of images' capturing what you will find more curious while I’ll explain you sayings and names in local dialect of what will see and taste! I’ll tell you also histories, legends and peculiarity of most important monuments, finding together rarity that only a person born and grown here can show you! Food breaks are included: we are in Unesco City of Gastronomy! You could eat some bites of traditional dishes, renomate as delicious and typical of Saturday’s evening of local people! Finally, a must: a glass of wine of our hills attend us in my favourite enoteca! Other things to note Write me for schedules and different days! I will be happy to answer to your questions, to change itinerary or to focus it on your interests. Signal me intolerances.
Lunch and tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia housed in the historic Family Villa, followed by a rich tasting of our beloved product inserted in a real lunch. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • We continue with a visit to the Acetaia in the attic of the Villa, • We will then share some secrets on the tasting and gastronomic use of ABTM D.O.P. • At this point the "world of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" will have no more secrets and you will be ready for the rich tasting of ABTM in combination with the products that have made Emilia-Romagna famous in the world • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio
Parmigiano-Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar
Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano every morning. We will observe the light yellow reflections on the water in the silent salting room and the infinite shades of yellow in the fragrant warehouse! Visiting a Parmigiano cheese dairy is a joy for all the senses and a memory that can last a lifetime. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano-Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the dairy.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tour
GUARANTEED SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 1 METER BETWEEN GUESTS, SANITIZED LABORATORY Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! Other things to note The cheese factory is 15 min. driving form Parma city center. We can meet at Parma train station if you are coming to Parma by train and then we will take you to the Parmigiano cheese factory for free
Learn how to make fresh pasta in the heart of food valley
Now imagine: fresh tagliatelle and ravioli made in an italian kitchen with an Italian family. Welcome to "Pasta Special Cooking Class" in the heart of food valley. Thanks to this experience you will not only learn how to make pasta but you can also discover Calestano, a very characteristic medieval village that you will not find on any map. Don’t have a car to reach us? Don’t worry, offer a transport service from the centre of Parma. Once reach my house we will teach you to create two types of pasta with: Tagliatelle Ravioli (ricotta and seasonal ingredients) While pasta cooks you can also taste cold cuts and cheeses typical of this area with a good wine (red or white - you can choose). Not only that: a special homemade tiramisù wait for you. After the experience we will take you back to Parma. We already have our own knotted aprons. You are the only one missing! Once back home you can surely impress your friends and family with what you have learn about Italian tradition!
Parma Cheese Tour & Tasting
Come discover the secrets of making the exceptional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese through a guided tour of our dairy farm and tasting. See and learn about the traditional processing techniques. Guided tours are provided Monday to Sunday throughout the year. The complete visit will last 1,5 hours in duration. Arrive early and ensure to follow the entire processing cycle. Available in Italian or English*. * On sundays the visit is carried out only in italian. It is possible to follow the entire visit in language by downloading the Parmigiano Reggiano Audioguide app for Apple or Android devices on the relative stores. For organizational reasons, the start time of the tour may change, in which case we will contact you in advance. Other things to note Tour & tasting includes dairy products. Halal options are available. At the end of the experience you can buy the products at a discounted price.
Market and Street Food the best of Parma
Market and typical food!! I will take you to the stalls of the historic market of the city, I will introduce you to the best traditional foods and where to buy them! Stories, legends, scents and flavours are waiting for us! The best of Parma!
Truffle Hunting in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines with dogs
We are Laura, Flavia, Trilli and Maya and we share the same passion: looking for (and eating) truffles. Would you like to come and look for truffles with us in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines? If you like animals and love nature, you've found the right experience for you! You will be escorted by us and our friendly truffle dogs in the search for truffles: you will be amazed to witness the innate ability of these dogs to find truffles and bring them back to their humans. Obviously no one works for nothing, and they also demand a payout in "würstel"! You'll be able to try what it means to be a truffle hunter, and we'll explain to you everything you need to know about truffles: how to recognize them, how to preserve them, how many species there are, and any questions you may have! Above all, we are sure that you will fall in love with our little dogs: it is true that they work for their treat but above all they do it to make us and those who accompany very happy! But the tour doesn't end here: after about 1.5 hours of walking between fields and woods (don't worry, it's makeable even without training, with the right hiking shoes), you can relax and enjoy a beautiful landscape...a nice surprise is waiting for you :) It will be an unforgettable experience! If you need an accomodation in the area, ask me, I have a B&B. In case of rain we need to cancel or postpone
Meeting the king of cheeses
I'll pick you up (or jump in your car/bus/van/etc) and bring you to the cheese factory. You will wear headsets (if you're more than 2), so that you'll be able to hear me...the production room can be really noisy! We'll visit the cheese factory (it will take more or less 1.5 hours) and, if you wish to, have a tasting of this wonderful cheese (paid separately). You can buy Parmigiano Reggiano after the visit and have it vacuum-packed. Other things to note Parmigiano Reggiano's production starts early in the morning. We should be ready to leave at around 8:30 am, at the latest. The visit will last roughly 2 hours.
The Secrets of Balsamic Vinegar
We will discover together all the secrets of this ancient production. We will see the rooms where for decades the vinegar barrels rest and as still today this precious gold food is prepared according to an ancient family tradition that is handed down from generation to generation. We will taste 3 different seasonings of vinegar of 8/15/25 years .and we will taste the balsamic vinegar with a vanilla ice cream I will teach you how to use this precious vinegar, to make wonderful delicious and unique recipes that everyone will envy you. NOTE: Round trip transportation by the train station of Reggio Emilia with air-conditioned minivan and professional driver, can be added on request 2 days befor
Degustazione tra le colline Parmensi in Apoteosi
Il nostro viaggio culinario inizia all'interno del padiglione privato dell’appartamento del Duca Antonio Farnese, nella famosa Sala dell’Apoteosi, affrescata dal pittore fiorentino Sebastiano Galeotti. Una sala completamente affrescata e terminata nel 1727. Questo meravigliosa degustazione comincia con l'assaggio dei migliori prodotti locali: tagliere misto di salume, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP di tre diverse stagionature e miele, giardiniera artigianle accompagnati da due calici di vino locali, Lambrusco e Malvasia e termina con l'assaggio della famosa sbrisolona, un delizioso dolce con le mandorle. Un percorso che delizia non solo il palato ma anche la vista.