Parma: visit to the cheese factory and masterclass on Parmigiano Reggiano
Parma, Italyby Az Agricola Santa Lucia
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 20 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian
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Overview
Discover the world of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO with a guided tour inside an authentic dairy in the territory of Parma. During the tour you will learn about the main stages of production, from milk processing to forming forms, to the fundamental role of brine and aging. You will visit the maturing warehouse, one of the most suggestive environments of the dairy, where the forms of Parmigiano Reggiano rest. The Guide will tell you about the daily work, quality controls and features that make this product one of the most important symbols of the Italian gastronomic tradition. The tour ends with a tasting of aged Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, accompanied by local wine. - Guided tour of an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese factory - Discovery of the main stages of production and maturation - Access to the maturing warehouse - Final tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP with local wine
What's included
- Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- Guide during the experience
- Explanation of the production phases of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- Glass of local wine
- Transport to and from the dairy
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Purchases in the company shop
- Extra tastings or drinks not indicated in the program
- Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
1.5 hours
During the visit to the dairy, travelers will discover the production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP up close. Accompanied by the Guide, they will be able to observe the main stages of raw milk processing, traditional copper boilers and, when required by production times, the extraction of new forms. The visit continues in the brine room and in the maturing warehouse, where the forms rest until the right maturation is reached. Here the quality control method, including the traditional “typing” of the forms, used by experts to evaluate their internal structure, will be explained. The experience allows you to understand the work, care and time required to obtain one of the symbolic products of the Parma Food Valley.
Meeting and pickup
Free parking just outside the dairy. After parking, walk to the main entrance and wait for your Guide or staff. Arrive at least 10 minutes early and show your voucher at the reception.
End point
Free parking just outside the dairy. After parking, walk to the main entrance and wait for your Guide or staff. Arrive at least 10 minutes early and show your voucher at the reception.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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