Unique things to do in Province of Reggio Emilia

At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check

We will discover together all the secrets of this ancient production. We will see the rooms where for decades the vinegar barrels rest and as still today this precious gold food is prepared according to an ancient family tradition that is handed down from generation to generation. We will taste 3 different seasonings of vinegar of 8/15/25 years .and we will taste the balsamic vinegar with a vanilla ice cream I will teach you how to use this precious vinegar, to make wonderful delicious and unique recipes that everyone will envy you. NOTE: Round trip transportation by the train station of Reggio Emilia with air-conditioned minivan and professional driver, can be added on request 2 days befor

Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes

I’ll welcome you in the city’s most ancient point, begin of his history and our experience’s start! I’ll wait you with a smile, an hand-holding, a glass of very special hot wine called LambruscoBrulè (if you’ll want!) and a welcome-note with historical photo or anecdotes, ‘breaking the ice’ and beginning to discover the city in original and shared way! Therefore we will start with our cultural walk along ‘cardo’ and ‘decumano’! I will be your Cicero for discovery the historical center from the Middle Ages to modern times: you could be a 'detective of images' capturing what you will find more curious while I’ll explain you sayings and names in local dialect of what will see and taste! I’ll tell you also histories, legends and peculiarity of most important monuments, finding together rarity that only a person born and grown here can show you! Food breaks are included: we are in Unesco City of Gastronomy! You could eat some bites of traditional dishes, renomate as delicious and typical of Saturday’s evening of local people! Finally, a must: a glass of wine of our hills attend us in my favourite enoteca! Other things to note Write me for schedules and different days! I will be happy to answer to your questions, to change itinerary or to focus it on your interests. Signal me intolerances.

The experience takes place at "Acetaia Malagoli Daniele and B&B" in the emilian countryside between Modena and Bologna. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at the age of 22 she turned his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena. The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and B&B and to share their knowledge and passion with them. This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market. Last but not least: you can chose to come at 2:30 - as scheduled - or at 10:30 am or 4:30 pm. Chose the time that works better for you and tell it to us!

Nonantola (Campazzo) in The province of Modena,(Maranello FERRARI CAR -20 min) about half an hour in the Northwest of Bologna,(DUCATI MOTORBIKE,35 min, LAMBORGHINI CAR 10 min) is the only and exclusive area in the world where Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (ABTM D.O.P.) is produced, a traditional Emilian cuisine made with Cooked grape must, naturally fermented and vinegarizated, nothing is added and then aged for at least twelve(12) years or Twenty five (25) and until fifty years or more. You will be immersed in a tasting experience (10 different kinds of aged vinegar) and understanding of the aging process of this Masterpiece of Italian culinary tradition. On Request IN ADVANCE (2 days at least) at the end of the visit you could taste the flavours of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena in typical dishes(ask for Menu and cost)You could also purchase Giugiaro bottle of 100 ml of 12 or 25 years old vinegar, as a memory or gift. Other things to note The aging process requires cold temperatures in winter and hot in summer so be prepared with the appropriate equipment. Don't forget the photo/video camera.

Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia housed in the historic Family Villa, followed by a rich tasting of our beloved product inserted in a real lunch. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • We continue with a visit to the Acetaia in the attic of the Villa, • We will then share some secrets on the tasting and gastronomic use of ABTM D.O.P. • At this point the "world of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" will have no more secrets and you will be ready for the rich tasting of ABTM in combination with the products that have made Emilia-Romagna famous in the world • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano every morning. We will observe the light yellow reflections on the water in the silent salting room and the infinite shades of yellow in the fragrant warehouse! Visiting a Parmigiano cheese dairy is a joy for all the senses and a memory that can last a lifetime. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano-Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. 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 are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the dairy.

Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia kept in the historic family villa, followed by the tasting of our two products in purity: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. minimum 12 years of aging and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Extra Old. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • Continue with a visit to the Acetaia located in the attic of the Villa • Tasting in purity of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. minimum 12 years of aging and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Extra Old • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio

Our meeting point is at 8:30 am at Reggio Emilia's central train station, located in Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, in front of the main entrance. Our first stop will be at the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where we will witness the production process and have a guided tasting of the famous cheese. Our second stop will be at an "Acetaia" where you will learn about the production process of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and enjoy a guided tasting. To complete your foodie experience in Emilia, you can choose the option that best suits you for the third and final stop on this tour. Cured Meats option: Visit a "Salumificio" to learn about the production of delicious cured meats such as salami, coppa, and prosciutto. The tasting will include different cured meats depending on the season's availability. Lambrusco & Spergola (25 euro add-on per person): Visit a vineyard to learn about the production of delicious wines such as Lambrusco (red sparkling) and Spergola (white sparkling). The tasting includes three wines with nibbles. At the end of the tour, you can be dropped off at the train station close to the city centre of Reggio Emilia, where our expert tour leader can recommend some traditional restaurants for lunch or where you can go sightseeing. The tour typically lasts between 5 and 6 hours, and it will end between 1:00 and 1:30 pm.

At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check

We will discover together all the secrets of this ancient production. We will see the rooms where for decades the vinegar barrels rest and as still today this precious gold food is prepared according to an ancient family tradition that is handed down from generation to generation. We will taste 3 different seasonings of vinegar of 8/15/25 years .and we will taste the balsamic vinegar with a vanilla ice cream I will teach you how to use this precious vinegar, to make wonderful delicious and unique recipes that everyone will envy you. NOTE: Round trip transportation by the train station of Reggio Emilia with air-conditioned minivan and professional driver, can be added on request 2 days befor

Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes

Experience Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! We are parmesans who are wildly passionate about all the delicious food found around this world-famous and historical town. During this Parma Food walking tour you will discover the history, art and culture of the “Little Capital” and will experience parmesan lifestyle, visiting the places that locals love and immersing yourself in the street life. Booking this tour you will experience our passion by eating traditional Parmesan food! You will discover the secrets of the worldwide famous typical products of this area and taste them: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Spalla, Salame, Lambrusco and Gelato. These are just some of the protagonists of this exciting walk! Discover Parma old town, learn how to make the perfect espresso and cappuccino, savor mouth-watering pastries, pies and homemade pasta. Once concluded the Parma Food walking tour, you will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure of your trip that will last for a lifetime! Tasting cost is not included. We stop at 5 different eateries. Guests simply purchase which ever food samples they wish and pay for them directly. If one does all the tastings the total cost is 40-50 euro per person.

Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia housed in the historic Family Villa, followed by a rich tasting of our beloved product inserted in a real lunch. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • We continue with a visit to the Acetaia in the attic of the Villa, • We will then share some secrets on the tasting and gastronomic use of ABTM D.O.P. • At this point the "world of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar" will have no more secrets and you will be ready for the rich tasting of ABTM in combination with the products that have made Emilia-Romagna famous in the world • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio

Discover the secrets of two worldwide famous produce of Made in Italy with a local expert: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma ( Parma Ham ) Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! After the cheese factory proceed ( after few minutes driving ) to the Parma ham factory. Go to the cellar branding area. See where the meat is cooled, salted and rested. Taste some cold cuts with local wines and more. Visit organic farm that produces the famous Parma ham and meet the producer to discover the process of making a gourmet Parma ham. Follow the process and Enjoy access to areas such as the cooling, salting and "resting" rooms. Finally Taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia

Hello Guys, thanks to this experience we are going to discover how the authentic DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are made! An authentic opportunity to learn, also, how to recognize the original ones in the market! After the tour, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavor! This experiences takes place in 2 different places, 2 farms in the heart of the Emilian countryside where you’ll have the opportunity to taste the traditions of the area! Note: if you won’t have any car, no problem! We will support you arranging the transfer with a professional driver! IMPORTANT TO KNOW: The experience starts at the cheese factory and its address is Via Baracca 6/A, Castelfranco Emilia. When you arrive, enter and go to the end of the road!. Then, we will move to the Acetaia and its address is Via Celeste 9, Castelfranco Emilia. AGAIN, the best way to arrive is taking a train to Castelfranco Emilia. At the station there are no public taxis, so as soon as you book the experience, I'll share with you a couple of numbers of the drivers we use to work with. ! Comfortable clothing is recommended !

I'll pick you up (or jump in your car/bus/van/etc) and bring you to the cheese factory. You will wear headsets (if you're more than 2), so that you'll be able to hear me...the production room can be really noisy! We'll visit the cheese factory (it will take more or less 1.5 hours) and, if you wish to, have a tasting of this wonderful cheese (paid separately). You can buy Parmigiano Reggiano after the visit and have it vacuum-packed. Other things to note Parmigiano Reggiano's production starts early in the morning. We should be ready to leave at around 8:30 am, at the latest. The visit will last roughly 2 hours.

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano every morning. We will observe the light yellow reflections on the water in the silent salting room and the infinite shades of yellow in the fragrant warehouse! Visiting a Parmigiano cheese dairy is a joy for all the senses and a memory that can last a lifetime. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano-Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. 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 are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the dairy.

I’ll welcome you in the city’s most ancient point, begin of his history and our experience’s start! I’ll wait you with a smile, an hand-holding, a glass of very special hot wine called LambruscoBrulè (if you’ll want!) and a welcome-note with historical photo or anecdotes, ‘breaking the ice’ and beginning to discover the city in original and shared way! Therefore we will start with our cultural walk along ‘cardo’ and ‘decumano’! I will be your Cicero for discovery the historical center from the Middle Ages to modern times: you could be a 'detective of images' capturing what you will find more curious while I’ll explain you sayings and names in local dialect of what will see and taste! I’ll tell you also histories, legends and peculiarity of most important monuments, finding together rarity that only a person born and grown here can show you! Food breaks are included: we are in Unesco City of Gastronomy! You could eat some bites of traditional dishes, renomate as delicious and typical of Saturday’s evening of local people! Finally, a must: a glass of wine of our hills attend us in my favourite enoteca! Other things to note Write me for schedules and different days! I will be happy to answer to your questions, to change itinerary or to focus it on your interests. Signal me intolerances.

The experience takes place at "Acetaia Malagoli Daniele and B&B" in the emilian countryside between Modena and Bologna. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at the age of 22 she turned his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena. The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and B&B and to share their knowledge and passion with them. This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market. Last but not least: you can chose to come at 2:30 - as scheduled - or at 10:30 am or 4:30 pm. Chose the time that works better for you and tell it to us!

Welcome to the Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli one of the few remaining vinegar factories that produces ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Our proposal includes a visit with explanation to the Ancient Acetaia kept in the historic family villa, followed by the tasting of our two products in purity: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. minimum 12 years of aging and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Extra Old. The visit develops according to the following program: • You will be welcomed by Mario and Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli who will introduce you to the history of the family, of the farm, of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and its production techniques • Continue with a visit to the Acetaia located in the attic of the Villa • Tasting in purity of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. minimum 12 years of aging and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. Extra Old • at the end there will be the possibility to purchase the ABTM D.O.P. and ABTM D.O.P. Extra Old To meet the needs of our visitors, we offer the possibility to ship the product just purchased directly to their home. Balmy greetings Mario and Giorgio

Acetaia la Vedetta è immersa nelle famose colline di Castelvetro a 6 Km da Maranello e 18 da Modena. Partiamo dai ns. vigneti che sono la base per poter ottenere la materia prima di qualità , successivamente spieghiamo tutte le fasi per ottenere l'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale Dop , di Modena Igp e Condimenti Balsamici raccontando la ns. Storia di Famiglia tra Sapori e Motori al termine sarà un piacere degustarlo sia al naturale che con abbinamento di Cibo assaporando un buon Calice di Vino. Crediamo importante il connubbio tra Natura e Uomo e su questo si basa il ns. progetto di Agriturismo Multifunzionale.

Now imagine: fresh tagliatelle and ravioli made in an italian kitchen with an Italian family. Welcome to "Pasta Special Cooking Class" in the heart of food valley. Thanks to this experience you will not only learn how to make pasta but you can also discover Calestano, a very characteristic medieval village that you will not find on any map. Don’t have a car to reach us? Don’t worry, offer a transport service from the centre of Parma. Once reach my house we will teach you to create two types of pasta with: Tagliatelle Ravioli (ricotta and seasonal ingredients) While pasta cooks you can also taste cold cuts and cheeses typical of this area with a good wine (red or white - you can choose). Not only that: a special homemade tiramisù wait for you. After the experience we will take you back to Parma. We already have our own knotted aprons. You are the only one missing! Once back home you can surely impress your friends and family with what you have learn about Italian tradition!

How much do you know about Balsamic Vinegar of Modena? As I represent the 4th generation of my family business, I'd love to share all my knowledge about Balsamic with you. Our company was founded in 1891 and we are one of the most ancient producers of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. When you are about to enter our acetaia (i.e. vinegar cellar), you will be captured by the Balsamic scent and, during your tour, you will see the actual production site of such a precious and estimated product. I'll introduce my family to you, starting from the 1st generation until the 5th. I'll narrate the milestones that my family achieved across the years and I'll teach you the differences between the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (DOP) and the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (IGP). During the guided tour you will learn the phases of the production process of both products and you will see the wood barrels of different sizes in which the products mature and age. Have you ever seen a wood barrel from XIX century still in use? Have you ever tasted a Balsamic Vinegar aged more than 25 years? At the end of the tour, you'll taste five varieties of Balsamic Vinegar and you'll be guided for discovering all the organoleptic features of our ‘black gold’. Before going home, you could also have the chance to buy a bottle of authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena!