1 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 59
€ 54.28
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Indulge in a sensory journey through the world of Parmigiano Reggiano with two unique tours designed to satisfy every cheese lover's curiosity and taste. The first tour, Cheese making from The Start and offers an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience of the entire cheese making process. This exclusive tour allows you to witness the early stages of production, including the extraction of the cheese wheel by skilled casari. After the production walkthrough, you’ll be treated to a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano in different maturations, fresh ricotta, seasonal fruits, grissini, and refreshing water. During the months of April to September, the tour also extends to the picturesque farm where you’ll meet the young calves, providing a charming touch of countryside life.
For those with limited time or a focus on tasting, the With the Cheesemakers and Tasting tour begins and skips the early stages of cheese production. Instead, you’ll get a detailed explanation from the master cheesemakers, Silvia and Maurizio, as they guide you through the production rooms. You’ll witness the cutting of a full cheese wheel before enjoying a delicious tasting session that highlights different Parmigiano Reggiano maturations. The tasting includes fresh ricotta, seasonal fruits, grissini, and water, making it a flavorful experience. Similar to the full tour, visitors between April and September can also meet the calves on the farm, adding a unique and heartwarming element to your visit.
Both tours offer a memorable journey into the craftsmanship and tradition of Parmigiano Reggiano. Whether you choose to dive deep into the entire cheese-making process or focus on savoring the different maturations, you are sure to gain a deeper appreciation for this iconic Italian cheese. With the chance to meet the calves and learn about the sustainable practices of the farm, this experience promises not only a culinary delight but also a connection to the heritage of Parmigiano Reggiano.
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We toured the place with a guide who drove us there. Got to see the cows, and part of the cheese making process. You do get to try the parmigiano along with some bubbles. Afterwards you can buy some cheese!
This is the best cheese tour I've ever has the pleasure of taking! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions, and was quick to explain details if asked. Tasting the finished product was amazing! I have never had better parmigiano reggiano in my life, and it's my favorite cheese so I've had a lot of it. I enjoyed getting to see the cows too. All in all, this is the best cheese tour you will ever find.
We've toured many cheese facilities on our travels, but this is BY FAR the best we've experienced!!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, with an insight and intelligence rarely found! They answered any questions we had and gave information about the entire process in detail. And the parm, wow, just spectacular! I love that they are a smaller farm and they have their own cows. If you are looking around at all the parm tours thinking which one should you do, look no farther. This is the BEST cheese tour anywhere in the world!!!!
Wow, what a fantastic morning spent at borgo del gazzano. Three hours with head cheese maker Jora who took us through the whole fascinating process from their 180 cattle, through the creation of today's five wheels of cheese, the brining and then on to the aging room. Plus of course some tasting. To see a 100kg ball of cheese emerge from that 6ft deep copper vessel full of 1100 litres of milk was just breathtaking. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you ever get a chance to visit it was absolutely wonderful. Oh and you get to keep the hairnet😁 We booked direct via the website for the full five senses tour.
This was truly the most unforgettable experience. The Parmesan tour was comprehensive, detailed, and so beautifully put together. Every single moment was professional and absolutely fascinating. Our guide, Jora, was incredible. His knowledge, passion and professionalism made the experience come alive. He explained every step of the Parmigiano Reggiano process with such clarity and depth that we walked away feeling like we had a true insider’s understanding. To see this world famous cheese being crafted in person, from the very beginning to the aging process, was nothing short of unbelievable. It’s a complex, labor-intensive tradition that takes years of experience, dedication, and skill. Witnessing it firsthand gave me a new level of appreciation for every wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. This was the best experience ever! Memorable, educational, and moving in a way I didn’t expect. High highly recommend doing tour!!
