Thanks to this tour you will discover some of the masterpieces of Italian gastronomy: Aceto Balasmico (Balsamic vinegar) and Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) cheese. All products are protected and controlled by their consortium. This means that these products can only be made in a particular area of Italy. Parmesan cheese is only produced in the morning once a day, 365 days a year.
In and around Modena, there have always been different types of vinegar made from grape must. These products' origins date back to the Middle Ages. The term "Balsamic" is relatively new and used for the first time in 1747, probably the name derived from the therapeutic uses to which the vinegar was put at the time.
A tasting is foreseen in the producing factories. Visits at the factories MUST BE RESERVED in advance.
Tastings to BE PAID BY TOURISTS on spot on visit day at the total cost of about € 15 / 25 (it depends on the factories) for each person, something less for children.
PAY ATTENTION:
Visits at the factories must be RESERVED IN ADVANCE, VISITS ON WEEKDAYS ONLY factories are closed on week-ends.
Parmesan cheese is ONLY PRODUCED IN THE MORNING starting from 7, 30 - 8 am up to 9 - 9, 30 am (producing times depend on factory size) it is also possible to visit the cheese factory, without people at work, late in the morning or in the afternoon.
PAY ATTENTION: For this tour a CAR IS NEEDED as factories are outside Modena city centre
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