Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour

We'll discover the true meaning of this special delicacy with this Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour. We'll also taste the different varieties of this traditional product.

Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at the entrance of the NH Hotel Parma and head to a factory producing traditional Parmesan cheese, known as 'Parmigiano Reggiano'.

After a brief introduction, we'll enter the factory to learn about the history of this cheese made from local cow's milk, which is sourced from pastures and cereals in the region. This cheese has a complex production process.

The tour will take us through the production process, exploring the different areas of the factory, including the brine room and the maturing room. We'll discover the meaning of "caldere" and learn how the product is processed.

The highlight of the tour is the cheese tasting! We'll have the opportunity to taste various types of parmesan cheese produced in the factory, paired with local red wine.

We'll conclude the visit at the meeting point in Parma, arriving 2.5 hours after pickup.