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Modena:Parmigiano Reggiano&Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made at a traditional dairy
- Be welcomed into the home of the Malagoli family with homemade cake and espresso
- Explore a historic attic where Traditional Balsamic Vinegar ages for decades
- Enjoy a guided tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and balsamic specialties
- Small groups, authentic family hospitality, and no mass tourism
Activity location
- Bologna
- Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Via Francesco Baracca, 6/a, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy | Caseificio BIO Reggiani: Follow the road until you reach the green awning marked "Spaccio". Free parking is available directly in front of the shop. Once inside, simply let the staff know you're here for the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele tour, and they'll be happy to assist you.
- Castelfranco Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Modena:Parmigiano Reggiano&Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tour
- 4h
Activity duration is 4 hours 4h - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Guided visit to an organic Parmigiano Reggiano dairyInclusions Visit to the cowshed, milking area, cheesemaking room, brining room, and aging warehouseInclusions Tasting of three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano with fresh ricotta and local cheesesInclusions Warm welcome at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele with homemade cake and Italian espresso or cappuccinoInclusions Guided visit to the family-owned vinegar cellarInclusions Introduction to the history and production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOPInclusions Guided tasting of:Inclusions Two artisanal balsamic condimentsInclusions Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP aged at least 12 yearsInclusions Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP Extra Vecchio aged at least 25 yearsInclusions Professional English or Italian-speaking guideInclusions Small-group experienceExclusions Transportation is not included. Should you require assistance, we'll be happy to arrange a private driver for you upon request.
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
What you can expect
Discover two of Emilia-Romagna's greatest culinary treasures in a single unforgettable experience—far from mass tourism and rich in authentic family hospitality.
Your morning begins at a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where you'll witness the fascinating early-morning production of one of the world's most celebrated cheeses. Watch master cheesemakers transform fresh milk into magnificent wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano using methods that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries. You'll also visit the impressive aging warehouse, where thousands of wheels mature slowly to develop their unmistakable flavor.
After the dairy visit, you'll continue through the peaceful countryside between Modena and Bologna until you arrive at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele.
This is not simply a vinegar producer—it is the home of the Malagoli family.
Here, you're welcomed not as a tourist, but as a guest.
Before the guided visit begins, we'll invite you to relax with a slice of homemade cake, freshly baked by our family, accompanied by authentic Italian espresso or cappuccino. This small tradition reflects the genuine warmth of Emilian hospitality and sets the tone for an experience designed to make you feel at home.
Every detail of your visit has been carefully prepared by our family and our team. We intentionally welcome only small groups, allowing every guest to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, ask questions, and experience our traditions in a personal and meaningful way.
Your guide will then accompany you into our historic attic, where hundreds of wooden barrels quietly guard one of Italy's most extraordinary gastronomic treasures: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP.
As the unmistakable aroma fills the air, you'll discover why this remarkable product is unlike any other balsamic vinegar. Learn how cooked grape must, time, patience, and generations of family knowledge come together to create what is often called the “Black Gold of Modena.”
The experience concludes with a generous guided tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP of different ages, alongside a selection of our artisanal balsamic specialties. Every tasting is explained in detail, helping you appreciate how time transforms simple ingredients into products of exceptional elegance and complexity.
There is never any pressure to purchase. Our greatest satisfaction is sharing our family's story, our traditions, and our passion with guests from around the world.
This is not a commercial attraction or a stop designed for large tour groups. It is an invitation into our family home, where authentic hospitality, meticulous attention to every detail, and a deep love for Modena's culinary heritage come together to create an experience you'll remember long after your journey through Italy.
Come for the Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP.
Leave feeling like you've been welcomed by an Italian family.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Bologna
- Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Via Francesco Baracca, 6/a, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy | Caseificio BIO Reggiani: Follow the road until you reach the green awning marked "Spaccio". Free parking is available directly in front of the shop. Once inside, simply let the staff know you're here for the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele tour, and they'll be happy to assist you.
- Castelfranco Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy