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The art of Parmigiano Reggiano and real Balsamic vinegar
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Tour Highlights
Full Description
Begin at an organic dairy farm, where you’ll meet the cows, visit the milking area, and watch skilled cheesemakers craft authentic Parmigiano Reggiano using traditional methods. Then continue to a traditional Acetaia, stepping into an attic lined with wooden barrels, where cooked grape must slowly ages into precious Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. This family-run, behind-the-scenes experience offers rare insight into the craftsmanship and passion that define Modena’s food traditions. The experience takes place at two countryside locations. Transportation is required to reach the first site and to move between locations
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What's Included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Not Included
- Private transportation
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation is NOT included in any part of the experience: travelers will use their own car. If you won't have one, we can arrange the transfer for an extra cost. Also, please let us know in advance if you need the lift. Last but not least, dress comfortably; heels and flip flops are not recommended!
- Prices for transportation: * From Castelfranco Emilia train station: €65. * From Bologna: €165. * From Modena: €106. TRANSPORTATION IS TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE DRIVER AS IT IS NOT A SERVICE PROVIDED BY US.
Itinerary
This is a very authentic local farm and its most magical value is represented by the production chain, which means that all is made here. From the alfalfa for the cows to the seasoned cheese, ready to be tasted, all happens here. You'll see the cows, the little calves, the taurus, the milking parlor, the making and the seasoning. Most of all, the tour begins at 8:30am in the morning in order to see the cheese makers at work. This is maybe the most interesting and passionate part of the tour since you'll see how parmigiano reggiano is manually made, with passion and sacrifice.
Duration: 90 minutes
Admission ticket included
Guests will be welcomed to another very significant place of the modenese culture, an Acetaia. It is the place where traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is aged for years with lots passion and patience.
Maybe not all know that in the market, and by the italian law, there are 2 products: balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP and traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP. Names and certifications sound very similar but even if they both are good products, they're different ones. Ingredients, ages, making processes, origin of the grapes... they're all different. This experience gives you the opportunity to discover the product that represents part of the local culture since thousand years. The traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP has always been limited to family production, since it really represents an ancient heritage, and for this reason it has never represented a commercial product that people can easily find all over the world; here's the reason why many people don't know it.
Duration: 90 minutes
Admission ticket included
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
Meeting point: In front of the dairy shop. Guests arriving by car are advised to use Google Maps for easy navigation.
End Point
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 4 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
The starting point is: Transportation made easy: We offer complimentary coordination and booking of transportation. Payment is made directly to the driver. Meeting point:.... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.