Overview
You will have the rare opportunity to view each step of the process, including the heating of the fresh milk and the separation of the curds, the crafting of the curds by the "Casaro" (dairy-master), the formation of a single cheese mass, and the birth of the so called "twins". You will explore the impressive "cheese library", housing more that 6 million euros worth of Parmigiano Reggiano. At the end of the visit, you will be treated to a full tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano aged 13 and 25 months, as well as other delectable breakfast treats. Tour continues on to one of the region's oldest historic "acetaia", a family-owned farmhouse where the famous D.O.P. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made. Savor the distinct and delightful aroma of this certified "black gold" (aged for a minimum of 12 years) and learn about the methods and wood barrels used to produce this artisanal treasure. Another tasting opportunity allows you to compare different ages and varieties, including Balsamic Dressing aged 6 years, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar D.O.P. aged both 15 and 25 years. From the acetaia we will take you off the beaten path to one of the best "prosciutto" factories in the region. Here you will meet a family that for over three generations has been committed to making one of the world's most delicious pork products. At their factory in Modena, you will learn all about the strict regulations, the lengthy curing process, and the tremendous care that goes into ensuring that all D.O.P. prosciutto, including Prosciutto di Modena D.O.P. and Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P., meets exactly the same high standards. After the tour you will be treated to some freshly cut slices of Prosciutto di Modena D.O.P. together with some refreshing Lambrusco Grasparossa wine. What's next? AUTHENTIC ITALIAN LUNCH at a countryside original "Trattoria" or in a Certified Organic winery, a perfect ending to a day filled with the very best of Italian food culture, here you'll experience the famous Italian Days "LIGHT" Lunch ... an orgy Lunch ;) eating and drinking the best food and wine that our area has to offer! (THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS)
Informative english speaking tour guide/driver
Hassle-free, round-trip transport from central Bologna location
Guided visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory
Guided visit to a Balsamic Vinegar "acetaia"
Guided visit to a "Prosciutto di Modena" factory
Parmesan Balsamic and Prosciutto tastings
Opportunity to buy and ship genuine local products
Authentic multi-courses italian lunch with Lambrusco wine pairings
Pick up/drop off at your hotel/Airbnb/apartment in Bologna
DEPARTURE 7:00 a.m.
Piazza XX Settembre, near the train station in Bologna (in case you get lost call or text +393384216659)
RETURN 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Returns to original departure point
DURATION
10 hours (Approx.)
Notes
7:00 a.m.
Pick up and departure from Bologna
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and tasting at Parmigiano Reggiano factory
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Visit to a factory in the area of Modena producing D.O.P. Balsamic Vinegar
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Visit to a factory producing Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Family style lunch and wine tasting at a local trattoria
05:00 p.m.
Drop off in Bologna
Notes
Note: All scheduled times are an approximation and can vary slightly based on situations out of our control (traffic, weather, etc.)
Online booking is required
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
All transfers operated by comfortable air-conditioned minivan (NO BUS)
Infant seats available upon request
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Tour is not available on Sunday
Small Group tour
Adults +26 yo
€300/person
Students 12-25 yo
€300/person
Children 8-11 yo
€300/person
Infants 0-7 yo
€300/person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
No age restrictions
No experience required
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Christine T 26 November 2012
Great Vespa Tour
Everything about this tour exceeding my expectations. The staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and very fun! Not only were we able to ride vespas through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, but we also stopped and visited a few villages and towns in the country. To top it all off, we had a delicious lunch with a wine and olive oil tasting.
Natasha H 3 May 2023
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I had a great day, mum had a great day, and our fellow passengers had a great day…. Our tour guide Elizabetha was informative and fun and took great care of us making sure the wine was flowing!
Very generous with the wine, the food was all organic from the farm we had our lunch at and was very tasty…
I bottled it on the riding but mum and the other all went and loved it… I stayed back at the stables with the dog…
Would highly recommend…
Also, if you are staying somewhere that doesn’t do breakfast then get to the meeting point a bit early as lovely cafe there….
Met some fab people and carried on the night from there…
Best balsamic vinegar I’ve ever had!
antonio 19 May 2020
Best wine tour
This is the best wine tour in my opinion. We had a fun time enjoying beautiful wine and food. Highly recommended.
ShelbyMajor 4 June 2018
Chianti Wine Tour
This was seriously the best wine tour ever! Our tour guide, Daniel, was amazing; I would definitely suggest requesting him for your tour! He made sure that every moment on the tour was really fun! Our group cannot say enough nice words about him.
