09:00 – 10:30Your experience begins at a small, family-run dairy nestled in the rolling Modena hills, where an expert local guide will take you through the time-honored process of making Parmigiano Reggiano. Walk among the aging wheels and discover how careful craftsmanship and natural aging create this world-renowned cheese. A final guided tasting of different agings will reveal the unique flavors and textures that develop over time, from young and delicate to intensely savory and crystalline.

11:00 – 2:30Next, travel to a socially engaged, women-led farm near the medieval village of Castelvetro. This farm is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture, incorporating foraging techniques to promote biodiversity and a natural balance between cultivated and wild ingredients. Under the guidance of passionate female chefs, you’ll learn the art of making Emilian sfoglia (hand-rolled pasta) and prepare tortelloni stuffed with fresh, foraged herbs from the farm’s garden.  Sit down to a seasonal farm-to-table meal featuring the best of locally sourced and wild-foraged ingredients, including: tortelloni, fresh and aged cheeses from certified mountain producers, house-made pickled vegetables, crafted using traditional preservation techniques, rustic cake, inspired by Modena’s countryside baking traditions. Enjoy your meal with a glass of local Lambrusco wine or refreshing homemade juices, ending with a traditional Italian caffè.