I am currently in Italy until sunday. Was in Assisi and outside of Sienna for a week now we are in Reggio Emilia. On Saturday we wanted to do a 1/2 day tour but I cant find anything. Can someone suggest something to me? I have a car so I can get there without a problem. btw Tuscany is beautiful...I will be back. :)
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Centennial, CO, USA
1883 posts
Found this one...if you can book it from where you are: http://www.viator.com/tours/Modena/Balsamic-Vinegar-Tour-in-Modena-of-the-oldest-balsamic-vinegar-company/d25818-27966P1
Posted by
Boston
209 posts
Hi Susanne,
Any tips to pass along as I will be outside of Sienna for the first time at the beginning of May.
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Seattle, Washington, USA
104 posts
Here is what I did last fall. Call Giorgio (Acetaia di Giorgio) at39-059-333-015. They run an old family balsamic vinegar place. They will show you the process, and at the end let you taste different flavors. It was WONDERFUL and I bought a bottle of their aged vinegar.
If you have time also visit a paramsan cheese factory. It has to be organized by the consortia Del formaggio, and they will schedule it with a factory/latteria. This was a 2 hr tour, but these two were a highlight. Your tour will be early in the morning (we had to be there by 8:15am) as that's when they make the cheese. It was very interesting and great photos. Google Consorzio del Formaggio Parma-Reggiano.
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OP
Fulda Germany and Rhode Island USA
332 posts
Thank you for all the great ideas! I booked something and will report back how it went. Thank you
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OP
Fulda Germany and Rhode Island USA
332 posts
Carolyn, we just got back from this place and it was nice. The girl explained everything to us and took her time as well. Very pleasant. We had a hard time finding it but if you just continue straight it will pop up on the right side lol. Since we bought a few things they did not charge us for the tour, sweets, a glass of wine or sparkling water. Very customer friendly! http://www.acetaialeonardi.it/ing/contatti.php