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Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory tour and tasting in Reggio Emilia

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Enjoy learning about the process behind making Parmigiano Reggiano from the cowshed to the cheese parlour!
  • Taste three very different styles of seasoned Parmigiano alongside a plate of delicious cold cut meats and local beverages
  • Let your wonderful guide teach you about the history of cheese production in the area from his family’s long involvement in the production of Parmigiano
What to expect

Take a tour around one of the tastiest cheese factories in Italy. Parmigiano Reggiano is known all around the world for its signature flavour and is a highly prized ingredient in many Italian dishes. Your trip will include a behind the scenes look at the cheese producing process, from feeding the cows to tasting the final product!Visits:1) COWSHED: Here we will see where cows are bred and milked, and have the opportunity to cuddle the newborn calves2) CHEESE FACTORY: We will visit the cheese factory and watch the whole Parmigiano Reggiano making process: from the milk process, the curd cooking and the cheese shape making, up to the salting and seasoning process. Then we will visit the huge “caveau” where thousands of cheese shapes are laid in long rows in the silent seasoning room, enjoying the intense scent of this unique cheese!Claudio comes from a family of Parmigiano producers – making him the best possible host and guide to have throughout the tour around the factory! Learn the history of producing one of Italy's most famous cheeses, as you enjoy delicious slices of various types of Parmigiano and more after your tour!

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$ 136