Parmesan Cheese Tour and Tasting in Modena
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of Parmesan cheese with a guided tour of a traditional, family-run dairy using sustainable, organic methods. Your guide will introduce you to their closed-loop system, starting from organic feed in the fields to the high-quality milk used for authentic Parmesan. You’ll witness the entire cheesemaking process, from curdling and shaping to forming the iconic wheels. Next, explore the aging warehouse, where over 6,000 cheese wheels are stored for months, developing complex flavors. Learn how aging from 12 to over 36 months enhances texture and taste. The second part of the tour is a tasting of Parmesan at different ages, from mild to sharp, nutty profiles. This highlights how flavor evolves over time. To complement the cheese, enjoy a pairing with DOC Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from Emilia-Romagna, with bright, fruity notes and refreshing acidity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Glass of Lambrusco DOC wine
- Parmigiano Cheese: 3 different ages
- Water
- Guided visit to production area & aging rooms
- Live guide
What's not
- Tip or gratuity
- Transport to and from the farm & cheese factory
Itinerary
Tour a traditional Parmesan factory, witness the production process, with a tasting of cheeses at different stages of aging, perfectly paired with wine Lambrusco DOC, 15 minutes driving from Modena city center.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Follow Google Maps directions for reaching “Antica Latteria Ducale”, Enter, show your ticket and the guide will welcome you.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Slow Travel Italia
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Modena
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 110 experiences we list in Modena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 110.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Modena
Modena is an Emilian city of cathedral and tower, balsamic vinegar, tortellini and fast cars, in the flat country between Bologna and Parma.
Modena's centre is a World Heritage Site: the Romanesque cathedral, carved with scenes by the sculptor Wiligelmo, the Ghirlandina tower beside it and the Piazza Grande together form one of Italy's finest medieval ensembles. Arcaded streets lead to the Ducal Palace, built for the Este family when they moved their court from Ferrara in the late sixteenth century, and the Estense Gallery holds their art collection.
Top-ranked sights in Modena: Acetaia Giusti.
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