Modena: Parmesan, Balsamic Vinegar, Lambrusco Tour + Lunch – Emilia-Romagna, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

You will start your day with a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final aging in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.
After, enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy.
Then you will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour.
Happy ending with a typical Emilian lunch including cured meats, the ever-present pasta and a homemade dessert.
Pick up is available from Bologna and Modena.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore a cheese factory and learn how Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced
Visit Acetaia to discover the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena
Savor the bright flavors of Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from northern Italy

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