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Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

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San Prospero, IT
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Embark on a culinary journey through breathtaking landscapes and indulge in unforgettable flavors with the Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour. This immersive food and wine experience will leave you captivated from start to finish. Begin your day with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you'll witness the entire production process of the renowned king of cheeses. Learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through sight, smell, and taste. Next, venture into the world of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, exploring the secrets of this hidden gem and savoring aged vinegars during a tasting. Continue your morning experience with a visit to an organic winery, where you'll enjoy a light lunch and sample their exceptional wines. Lastly, explore a Parma ham plant, discovering the production rooms and delighting in the flavors of Prosciutto di Parma accompanied by traditional cured meats. With a private local guide by your side, this tour promises a truly immersive and mouthwatering adventure.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 10 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
  • Vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • Discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • Tasting of 12 years old, 20 years old, and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • Visit to a Prosciutto plant and tasting of Prosciutto di Parma.
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Bottled water
  • Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old traditional balsamic vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments
  • Tasting of 12, 24, 30 and 36 months old parmigiano reggiano cheese and fresh ricotta cheese
  • Fresh homemade pasta
  • Parmigiano reggiano cheese dairy admission fee
  • Option 1, 4 and 5 include transportation
  • Focaccia or home-made bread with olive oil
  • Organic winery admission fee
  • Cured meats such as prosciutto di parma, spalla cotta di san secondo or mortadella, salame felino...
  • Professional local guide
  • Traditional balsamic vinegar house admission fee
  • Homemade dessert
  • Parma ham plant admission fee
  • Tasting of 5 different regional wines
  • Cheeses
  • Castle of torrechiara ticket, just photo shoot outside this location
  • Option 2, 3 and 6 do not include transportation

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Introduction

Experience the ultimate food and wine journey through the beautiful landscapes of Italy with the Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour. This exclusive tour offers an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking views and mouthwatering culinary delights. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you and your family will have a dedicated expert by your side, ready to answer all your questions and provide fascinating insights into the regions you'll visit. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and flavors of Parma.

What to expect?

With this tour, you can anticipate a day packed with one-of-a-kind experiences. Starting early in the morning, you'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where you'll witness the entire production process of the "king of cheeses." Learn from the experts and indulge in a vertical tasting that will awaken your senses. Next, explore the secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar as you visit a small family business that has been preserving age-old traditions for generations. Delight your taste buds with tastings of exquisite vinegars and balsamic condiments. Continue your food immersion with a visit to an organic winery, where you'll learn about traditional winemaking methods and enjoy a delightful lunch paired with the winery's finest wines. Finally, visit a Parma ham plant to discover the secrets behind the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma. Explore the production rooms and savor tastings of the famous ham and other traditional cured meats.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for those who have a passion for food, wine, and cultural exploration. Whether you're a cheese enthusiast, a vinegar connoisseur, a wine lover, or simply someone who enjoys indulging in gastronomic delights, this tour is designed to cater to all. Families, friends, and even solo travelers can enjoy this experience and delve into the culinary wonders of Parma.

Why book this?

This tour offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the gastronomic treasures of Parma. With a devoted local guide by your side, you'll gain deep insights into the production processes and the centuries-old traditions that make these products so special. Taste the cheeses, vinegars, wines, and cured meats like a true expert, analyzing them through sight, smell, and taste. The intimate and personalized nature of this private tour ensures that you'll have an unforgettable and exclusive experience.

Good to know

Throughout the tour, you'll be accompanied by a private local guide who will be with you every step of the way, sharing their extensive knowledge and expertise. Transportation to each location is provided, making it convenient for you to fully enjoy the journey without any logistical hassles. It's important to note that the duration of this tour is approximately 600 minutes, guaranteeing you ample time to absorb all the sights, sounds, and flavors of Parma.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour rave about the exceptional level of knowledge and passion displayed by their local guide. They praise the immersive experiences at the dairy, balsamic vinegar producer, winery, and ham plant, emphasizing the unique opportunities to taste and learn about each product. Many reviewers express their satisfaction with the tour's organization and the overall unforgettable memories created during their day of exploration. Don't miss the chance to embark on this culinary adventure and uncover the wonders of Parma's world-renowned food and wine culture.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano

Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company between Parma and Reggio Emilia that handles the entire supply chain. It takes 20 minutes to get to the dairy from the Parma city center. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family or group of friends throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese. You’ll be able to experience the scooping of the huge cheese mass out of the kettle side by side with the master cheesemaker, immersing yourself in the scents of the production room. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell, and taste.

Admission Included

Reggio Emilia

We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We will visit a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer and the visit will be followed by a tasting of 12 years old, 20 years old, and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 years old and 10 years old balsamic condiments. It takes 10 minutes to get to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer from the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy.

Reggio Emilia

Our morning experience ends with a visit to an organic winery followed by light lunch and wine tasting. You’ll get to know the traditional method of sparkling winemaking and the phases of production of the bottle-fermented wines and the still wines typical of this area. It takes 20 minutes to get to the winery from the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer.

Castello di Torrechiara

We will have a photo stop at the medieval village and castle of Torrechiara. Admission is not included. It takes 30 minutes to get to the castle of Torrechiara from the winery.

Admission Not Included

Langhirano

We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will visit a plant where the famous Prosciutto di Parma is produced. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma by visiting all the rooms used during the production process: the salting area and machines, the first and the second salting, the pretesting, the resting, the washing, the procuring, and the curing rooms. The visit will be followed by a tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats with a glass of DOC Parma hills wine. It takes 15 minutes to get to the Parma Ham Plant from the Castle of Torrechiara and 40 minutes to get back to Parma at the end of the tour.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in the "Price including transportation" option. Pick-up and drop-off is intended within a radius of 15 kilometres of the city centre (Piazza Garibaldi in Parma). If your location is not among the pick up points listed, contact us to receive a customized quote for the extra transportation service. When travelers select the "Self-Drive Price" option, we'll see them at the Departure Point, they must provide their own transport and follow the guide in a separate car.

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