Bologna: Parmesan, Vinegar, Lambrusco, Lunch +Transfer

7 hours

Easy

Discover the produce of Bologna on a food tour in 1 day. Learn how Parmesan cheese is made, try Lambrusco wine, and visit a balsamic vinegar factory on a day trip with transfer.

You will start your day with a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.


Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.


You will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour.


After, enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy. Tasting after the tour.


3-course lunch at the winery completes this authentic experience.


Please note, that the order of the places to visit could change.


Pickup is available from hotels in Bologna city center or from a meeting point in Bologna city center.

What's included?

    Pickup and drop off from the city center of Bologna, or from a meeting point in Bologna city center

    Transportation for the duration of the tour (semi-private tour with max 8 pax);

    Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy;

    Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO;

    Guided visit & tasting of local wines;

    3-course lunch in a family-run agriturismo

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