Guided tours are run daily at the modern cheese factory in Lesignana di Modena! Visiting our dairy, you can witness all the different phases of Parmigiano Reggiano processing first-hand: from the milk delivery to the finished wheels, following all the production phases, the warehouse containing around 33,570 wheels, the cutting room, and the factory shop. Experiences like this are a core highlight of a well-organised Modena food tour, especially for visitors interested in seeing authentic production in action.
Our dairy is easy to reach, only 3 km from the A22 motorway exit at Campogalliano and about 10 minutes from Modena city centre. It has a large car park and meets all the required infrastructure quality standards.
Guided tours are available every day, with booking required at least one week in advance. The entrance fee covers the guided visit, a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting, and a small souvenir gadget. Tours last approximately one to one and a half hours and usually start at 8:50 and 10:20 a.m., perfectly timed to observe the production of Parmigiano Reggiano.
The visit includes a guided tour of the dairy and a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano of different ages, as well as freshly made ricotta. Upon request, more extensive tastings can be arranged, featuring Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, other cheeses, cured meats, wine, mustards, honey, and balsamic vinegar. These experiences are often combined within a guided food tour in Modena for visitors who want a broader introduction to the region’s Food Valley.
Attending the production of Parmigiano Reggiano—often called the “King of Cheeses”—is an exciting and unique experience. If you are in Italy, in the heart of the Food Valley, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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