Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Tour

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ABOUT THIS SERVICE Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Tour Highlights Taste incredible gourmet products straight from the producer Visit to charming city of Modena Guided visit of a balsamic vinegar maker Learn the secrets of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Luxury vehicle with driver The Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Tour Program The heartland of Emilia Romagna is lush with green, fertile plains. Here a heritage of farming has given fruit to some of the world's most esteemed delicacies. Balsamic vinegar aged to a sweet and tangy perfection, a chipped off piece of Parmesan cheese with a ever-so-slight crunchiness, a slice of salty and intense prosciutto; these are the flavors that await you. Your delicious Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Tour tour begins when your English-speaking driver picks you up from your hotel. Your first stop will be for a visit at a fine Parmigiano Reggiano producer in the Parma or Modena area. You will discover the real secrets of Parmigiano-Reggiano, known as Parmesan in English. In addition to understanding this delicious, complex cheese, you may also learn about the local salt-cured hams special aging process that has been perfected over the centuries. A tasting of these savory specialties will start your day. Your Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar day continues around Modena, the town of aceto balsamico, balsamic vinegar in English. Unknown even to Italians outside this small city until around 20 years ago, authentic balsamic vinegar is made from local grapes and aged for at least 12 years in special wooden barrels (but often much longer, even more than 25 years!). The secrets of this precious elixir have been passed down by women in this area for generations, and the aging barrels were so valuable they were included as part of a woman's dowry. After visiting an acetaia (balsamic vinegar maker) and tasting the delicious, sweet and tangy flavors, you will enjoy a delicious meal either at the acetaia itself or in a traditional trattoria where you will enjoy traditional, local recipes like fresh pasta and cured meats for which the area is famous. Your tour continues with a visit to the town of Modena for a stroll and coffee in the thriving old city center. Modena's food shops boast high quality Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, prosciutto di Parma ham, and Balsamic Vinegar as well as many other mouth-watering delicatessen.   What's Included in Your Balsamic Vinegar Tour Travel by Mercedes or equivalent level car or minibus with an English-speaking driver (approx. 7 hours). Tour of one Balsamic vinegar maker and one Parmigiano-Reggiano maker. Guided tasting of Balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. A visit to one or two small towns. Booking for lunch in a nice, typical restaurant (meal not included). Our pampering care!   Price per person (including taxes and fees), based on a booking of: 1 pax Eur 430 - 2 pax Eur 245 - 3 pax Eur 185 - 4 pax Eur 155 - 5 pax Eur 145 - 6 pax Eur 135 - 7 pax Eur 120 - 8 pax Eur 115 - 9 pax Eur 110 - 10 pax Eur 105 - 11 pax Eur 100 - 12 pax Eur 100 -   Terms and Conditions

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