Taste of Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Taste of Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence. This tour offers you the chance to discover first-hand how products renowned worldwide for their taste and high quality are made.This region is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Prosciutto. Most probably you are already familiar with these products, but did you know that the original ones are produced exclusively in Emilia-Romagna?
Learn about centuries-old production methods that make these specialties prized around the world.The entire day you will enjoy three different tastings: Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham and Balsamic Vinegar tasting. At the balsamic vinegar-producing estate, a traditional lunch typical of Emilia-Romagna will be served. This culinary experience will also be about balsamic vinegar-food pairing: dishes will be paired with different types of balsamic vinegar which will bring out the best flavours of each served plate.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Borgo Ognissanti
Check-in and departure.
15 minutesCaseificio Bio Reggiani
The caseificio tour will end with a tasting of different types of Parmesan Cheese and ricotta accompanied by local products.
2 hoursAcetaia Sereni
Afterwards, you will have a private tour of the cellars, receiving a full explanation of the balsamic vinegar’s manufacturing process: from the pressing of the grapes and the wort boiling, to the filtration and mixing steps. The visit will end with a balsamic vinegar tasting.
2 hoursMarano sul Panaro
You will tour the factory, visit the production rooms, and understand how ham processing works, from the receipt of the meat to the final product. Your visit will finish off with the tasting of a wide range of their products: hams both raw and cooked, such as culatta, lardo, salami, prosciutto cotto, prosciutto al tartufo. The cold-cuts will be accompanied by crescentine, also known as tigelle, which is a typical bread of the area.
1 hour 30 minutesFlorence
Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.
15 minutesIncluded
- Visit of cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), prosciutto and balsamic vinegar factory
- Parmesan, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar of Modena tastings
- Light lunch
- Private transportation
- Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day
- Pickup from your accommodation
- 100% private tour
- Entry/Admission - Caseificio Bio Reggiani
- Entry/Admission - Acetaia Sereni
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We have ensured all the necessary precautions, as we highly value our travellers' safety. The experience is entirely private. We operate in accordance with governmental regulations. Safety distance will be enforced at all times. As an environmental measure, open and ventilated spaces are preferred.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.