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Parmigiano, Organic Wine Tasting and Lunch among Medieval Hamlets
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What's Included
Included
- Admission fees
- 8 h Transportation included option includes Transportation
- Coffee
- Tasting of 5 different wines with food pairing
- Bottled water
- Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Admission fee included in the 8 h options
- Professional local guide
- Cheeses, Honey and Pickled Vegetables
- Homemade bread or breadsticks
- Cured meats: Coppa piacentina, Salame piacentino, Pancetta piacentina, Pancetta affumicata, Spalla
- 7 h Transportation included option includes Transportation
- 5 h and 30 min Transportation included option includes Transportation
- Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta included in the 8 h options
- Tasting of Vin Santo di Vigoleno
- Traditional Almond Crumble
Not Included
- 7 h options do not include the Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit
- 7 h options do not include the Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta Tasting
- 7 h Self-Drive Price option does not include Transportation
- 5 h and 30 min Self-Drive Price option does not include Transportation
- 5 h and 30 min options do not include the Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit
- 5 h and 30 min options do not include the Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta Tasting
- 5 h and 30 min options do not include the visit to Chiaravalle and Castell'Arquato
- 8 h Self-Drive Price option does not include Transportation
- 8 h options do not include the visit to Chiaravalle and Castell'Arquato
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals are not allowed inside the Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice, please advise when booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2,5 km)
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes without high heels
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
- If you are not staying in Parma the night before the tour, we could meet near the highway exit Fidenza at 8.30 am. Please let us know so that we can arrange the most suitable meeting place
Itinerary
After admiring the Chiaravalle della Colomba Abbey, founded in 1135 and still inhabited by monks, and its suggestive cloister, characterized by pointed arches and historiated capitals, our itinerary leads to the medieval hamlet of Castell'Arquato, one of the most beautiful villages in the countryside south of the Po River, hidden in the folds of the hills between the cities of Parma and Piacenza.
Duration: 60 minutes
Transfer from Chiaravalle della Colomba to Castell'Arquato. The walk through the village offers views over a spotless landscape, where the gaze wanders over woods, gullies, vineyards and some isolated houses.
The village of Castell'Arquato reserves exciting discoveries, such as that of the exceptional immersion baptismal font, dug out of a single block of stone about two meters in diameter, belonging to the primitive Collegiate Church of Santa Maria (VII-VIII century) and the small cloister of the Collegiate, one of the most evocative and poetic corners of Castell'Arquato.
Duration: 60 minutes
Transfer from Castell'Arquato to the organic Winery. A third generation organic wine producer who has always observed the best principles of production of organic, biodynamic, natural and vegan wines, awaits us on the slopes of Val D'Arda, characterized by clear soils, rich in marine fossils, testifying to the waters that covered the valley and lapped the Apennines during the Pliocene.
Walking on the slopes where the vines are grown, we will listen to the sweet moan of the fossil shells breaking under our feet, the same ones Leonardo da Vinci spoke of in the Codex Leicester in 1482.
Cold winters and never too hot summers, clear skies and fresh breezes, strong temperature variations between day and night are a blessing for vineyards and winemakers and manage to create a unique microclimate that allows you to respect the balance of nature.
Duration: 120 minutes
Walking through the winding streets of the village, between defensive walls, battlements, towers and bastions, you can breathe an indefinable atmosphere and you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding hills covered with vineyards. A special tasting of Vin Santo di Vigoleno awaits us. Vin Santo di Vigoleno is one of the smallest DOC wines in Italy, with a production of 1500 liters per year, and is still today produced following ancient techniques handed down orally from father to son.
Duration: 45 minutes
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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 7 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Admission fees
- 8 h Transportation included option includes Transportation
- Coffee
- Tasting of 5 different wines with food pairing
- Bottled water
...and more
The starting point is: We will meet next to "Da Gianni" Cafe. If you are not staying in Parma the night before the tour, we could meet near the highway exit Fidenza at 8..... 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.