Taste of Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano, Prosciutto Modena, Lambrusco and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
€ 469,00
- Emilia-Romagna
- 11 hours
- Tour Private
Our Emilia-Romagna food tasting tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world-renowned flavors that define this rich culinary heritage. Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. You’ll experience how tradition, craftsmanship, and passion come together to create iconic products like Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Modena, Lambrusco and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, everything accompanied by a locally produced lunch.
Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence.
With our Emilia-Romagna food tasting tour on entire day you will enjoy three different tastings:
Exclusive Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit: Learn the secrets of producing this celebrated cheese, from fresh milk to the aging rooms where wheels mature for up to 36 months. Finish with a tasting of various Parmigiano ages, from the young and delicate to the robust and nutty.
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Experience: Here, you’ll uncover the art of crafting the precious Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, aged in wooden barrels for at least 12 years. A tasting session will showcase the vinegar’s rich complexity, drizzled over local delights like fresh ricotta or strawberries.
Guided Prosciutto di Modena: Discover the intricate process of curing these prized hams, aged to perfection, following centuries-old techniques. Sample thin slices of the melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto paired, experiencing the taste of tradition will be accompanied by crescentine, also known as tigelle, which is a typical bread of the area.
Labrusco di Modena Experience: As this tour is all about gaining in-depth knowledge about the universe of the Lambruco wines, here you will have the chance to learn and taste more quality Lambrusco wines. This is a well-rounded experience, following the same pattern of a guided tour around the property.
Why Choose Emilia-Romagna food tasting tour?
This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore Italy beyond its famous landmarks and dive into the flavors that have made Emilia-Romagna a culinary hotspot. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just curious about Italian gastronomy, this tour offers an authentic and educational experience that will delight your taste buds and leave you with a deep appreciation for these timeless artisanal products.
Book Now Emilia-Romagna food tasting tour!
Come join us on a delightful journey through Italy's most cherished flavors. Book your Taste Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Modena, and Balsamic Vinegar Modena Tour now and indulge in the finest food traditions of Emilia-Romagna!
What's included?
Visit of Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, Lambrusco and balsamic vinegar factory
Parmesan, prosciutto, lambrusco and balsamic vinegar of Modena tastings
Light lunch
Private transportation
Experienced sommelier/guide with you the entire day
Pickup from your accommodation
100% private tour
Exclusions
Tip or gratuity
Gratuities
Please note
Infants must sit on your lap
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Infant seats unavailable
Pickup is included and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 3 days or more before the event
Florence
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence by 7am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 6.45am. We will then drive to the caseificio, it will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
NB: If you do not provide a pickup location for your private tour, our default meeting point is: Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence, Italy.
Cheese Factory
At this caseificio (cheese factory) you will be introduced to the universe of parmesan cheese and get to know its secrets. Behind every roll of Parmigiano Reggiano is more than meets the eye, due to the intricate traditional recipe behind and the controlled conditions of the entire process.
You will watch cheese makers at work and witness the entire process. The tour of the factory will eventually lead to the aging room (‘stagionatura’ in Italian), where you will admire rows and columns of cheese wheels perfuming the air. The factory produces more types of cheese, all organic.
The caseificio tour will end with a tasting of different types of Parmesan Cheese and ricotta accompanied by local products.
Balsamic Vinegar Factory
Today Acetaia S. is a leader in the production of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and a vast range of sweet and sour condiments. Here you will have a traditional lunch at the property's restaurant that is overlooking a breathtaking scenery. Lunch is centered around dishes typical of the Emilia-Romagna region that are best paired with different types of balsamic vinegar.
Afterwards, you will have a private tour of the cellars, receiving a full explanation of the balsamic vinegar’s manufacturing process: from the pressing of the grapes and the wort boiling, to the filtration and mixing steps. The visit will end with a balsamic vinegar tasting.
Prosciutto Factory
Prosciuttificio L. was born in 1988 from a vast experience in in the pork slaughtering and processing sector. 1988 is also the year in which the company joins Modena's ”D.O.P.” Prosciutto Consortium, which makes all their products labeled according to the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) EU product quality scheme. This factory prides itself with upholding high production biological standards and producing exquisite dry-cured hams. It is a reliable supplier for Gucci restaurant in Florence and Massimo Bottura's top class restaurants.
You will tour the factory, visit the production rooms, and understand how ham processing works, from the receipt of the meat to the final product. Your visit will finish off with the tasting of a wide range of their products: hams both raw and cooked, such as culatta, lardo, salami, prosciutto cotto, prosciutto al tartufo. The cold-cuts will be accompanied by crescentine, also known as tigelle, which is a typical bread of the area.
Lambrusco Factory
Fattoria Moretto is currently run by Fausto and Fabio, the third generation of the Altariva family. The winery's origins trace back to the early 1960s when their grandfather, Antonio Altariva, moved the family from Pavullo nel Frignano to the hills of Castelvetro to start a winemaking venture under a sharecropping contract.
In 1995, Fausto decided to convert vineyard cultivation to the "integrated production" method, marking the first step towards organic farming.
Today, Fattoria Moretto's production is focused on expressing the unique characteristics of the Lambrusco Grasparossa territory, emphasizing quality over quantity.
In the heart of the territory of Lambrusco Grasparossa, about 200 meters above sea level, Fausto and Fabio Altariva feelingly cultivated their lands. The farm, completely run with organic methods, is extended into non-adjacent parcels on the hills of Castelvetro.
The area has good ventilation which tempers the summer heat and protects plants from disease.
Florence
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Note: Pick-up starts 15 minute(s) before departure.
Pick up can be arranged from most hotels or appartements in Florence. Some areas in central Florence are not accessible but a pickup can be arranged from somewhere close.
