Parmigiano & Tortelli Class: Cook Like a Local!
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Overview
Culinary Journey Parmigiano Reggiano and Tortelli Cooking Class, located in Reggio Emilia, offers a delicious dive into Italian food culture. This food tour experience is perfect for foodies who want to learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes.
The adventure begins with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm. Here, guests will see how Italy’s famous cheese is made and enjoy a guided tasting. After the farm, the tour gathers fresh ingredients before heading to a cozy apartment for an aperitivo with Lambrusco wine and Erbazzone pie. Then, it's time for a hands-on cooking class where everyone learns to make tortelli di ricotta e erbette, a classic pasta dish passed down through generations.
This full-day tour includes lunch, a guided tour of the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Gratuities are not included. This small group cultural tour will give you a taste of Italy!




Highlights
Taste Real Parmigiano Reggiano: Visit a local farm and see how this famous cheese is made, from start to finish, then enjoy a tasting.
Learn to Cook Tortelli: Get hands-on experience making traditional tortelli pasta with ricotta and herbs in a cozy apartment.
Enjoy Local Wine and Pie: Savor an aperitivo with Lambrusco wine and Erbazzone pie before your cooking class.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal and intimate experience with a small group.
Sentiment Analysis
Guests rave about the authentic Italian cooking experience, especially the hands-on pasta making and Parmigiano Reggiano farm tour. While some mentioned location challenges or feeling rushed, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Customers loved learning to make pasta from scratch.
Many enjoyed the Parmigiano Reggiano farm tour and tasting.
Guests appreciated the friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Several reviewers highlighted the intimate and authentic cooking class setting.
Some reviewers mentioned that the location was difficult to find.
A few guests felt that the class was a bit rushed.
The Journey
Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Farm
Experience the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano at a traditional dairy farm. Witness the ancient cheese-making process firsthand, from the milking of the cows to the aging of the wheels. Indulge in a guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, each with its own unique flavor profile. Purchase fresh, authentic ingredients directly from the source, bringing a taste of Emilia-Romagna back home. This is where tradition meets taste, crafting the 'King of Cheeses' in its purest form.
Reggio Emilia Apartment (Cooking Class)
Step into a warm, inviting apartment in Reggio Emilia for an authentic Italian cooking experience. Begin with a traditional aperitivo featuring local Lambrusco wine and Erbazzone, a savory spinach pie. Then, roll up your sleeves and learn the art of making tortelli di ricotta e erbette—fresh pasta filled with ricotta, spinach, and Swiss chard—from scratch. Discover the time-honored techniques passed down through generations of Italian grandmothers, creating a memorable culinary adventure in a relaxed and homey atmosphere. This is not just a cooking class; it's a journey into the heart of Italian family traditions and flavors.
Know Before You Go
This culinary journey includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a delicious lunch, admission and a guided tour of the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, and brunch. Gratuities are not included. The tour includes pick up and drop off. Please be at the correct meeting point on time.
Hot Tip
Reviewers suggest wearing comfortable shoes for the farm visit and arriving hungry to fully enjoy all the food and wine! Also, bring a camera to capture the cheesemaking process and your cooking creations.