Embark on a traditional Italian food production journey with the Parmigiano Cheese & Parma Ham Tour. Witness the making of Parmigiano cheese and the seasoning of Parma ham, followed by a delightful tasting experience.
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Parma - Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese factory
The tour commences with a brief history of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. You will then proceed inside the factory where you will be able to see the production of the cheese taking place however, if you wish to see the start of the process the tour must commence before 9.00am as this is the time the cheese makers pull the cheese from the milk vats. You will then be taken to the seasoning/storage rooms to see the final stages of production.
At the end of the tour there will be a degustationof different aged Parmigiano Reggiano Cheeses. There is also the opportunity to buy local products from the on-sight shop. -
Parma - Meeting point in the city of Parma
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Langhirano - People will visit the factory and taste the ham
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
You will be able to enjoy the authentic Parmigiano cheese-making process in an old-fashioned factory. Witness cheese makers extract the cheese from milk vats, followed by a visit to the aging/storage rooms to see the concluding steps of the production. The tour will end with a sampling of varying maturity levels of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
For a visit to the Parma ham Prosciutto factory, we will head to the picturesque hills of Langhirano, the birthplace of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. You will explore the ‘ambient temperature stage’ with a visit to the aging rooms, permeated by the distinctive aromas of the ham. Here, you will learn about the ‘spillatura’ technique, where only the premium hams pass the test and those chosen by the Consortium Inspector receive the distinguished ‘Crown of Parma’ branding.
The gastronomic journey concludes with a tasting of Parma ham accompanied by a glass of Malvasia, a bubbly, local white wine.
- Animals are not admitted
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
