streetSaturday 15th and Sunday 16th April counting dairy Open. Promoted by the Parmigiano-Reggiano Federation, the event will give everyone – from foodies and enthusiasts to the curious, young and old – the opportunity to participate and indulge in Produced by the world’s most renowned and award-winning PDO. The initiative includes 49 dairy factories in all governorates From the region of origin pArmigiano-Reggiano, i.e. Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna to the left of the Reno and Mantua to the right of the Po.
Everyone to discover Parmigiano-Reggiano
Find out how Parmesan cheese is produced
The aim of the Caseifici Aperti and the tourist reception in the dairies is to help form a relationship with the tourists passing through the area that can continue even after the visit, as it offers Possibility to buy and receive Parmigiano Reggiano Right into the house through the gate. There is an ever-increasing demand for foodies who want to discover where PDO is produced: just think that in 2022 there were 150,000 tourists visiting the Parmigiano-Reggiano dairies.
Many unique experiences
Guided tours of the mature dairies, stables and warehouses, Open outlets, children’s events and tastingstogether with the passion of cheese makers, will offer the opportunity to take part in a tour of the region of origin of Parmigiano-Reggiano, of its lands rich in history, art and culture. Watch the birth and opening of the formwander suggestive warehouses, veritable cathedrals of cheese, and buy cheese straight from the hands of those who created it: All unique experiences The visitor will be able to experience it on a real journey through time to discover the artisan manufacturing method, which has not changed practically for more than nine centuries. In fact, today Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced with the same ingredients as it was a thousand years ago (raw milk, salt and curd), with unaltered artisan care, thanks to the option to preserve completely natural production, without the use of additives or preservatives.
How to participate
Participating in Caseifici Aperti is simple: just visit location To see the list of participating dairies and access the designated area, where hours of operation and suggested activities are available. A convenient geolocation tool is also available to locate the nearest dairy. Moreover, the two-day event is an unmissable opportunity for everyone, from art lovers to families, to discover Historical masterpieces and entertainment venues of the indigenous region: you can visit Parma’s magnificent Romanesque cathedral or get lost in the trails of Boschi di Carrega Park; dedicate himself to Excursions on Pietra di Bismantova or explore the streets of the historic center of Reggio Emilia; Depiction of Ghirlandina, symbol of Modena, or whizzing in Ferrari Museum in Maranello; kissing under the romantic arcades of Bologna or entering a typical trattoria and asking the innkeeper why the city is known as “La Grassa”; Marvel at the Gonzaga palaces or stroll along the banks of the Po River in the province of Mantua.
“If Parmigiano-Reggiano is the most awarded DOP in the world – he stated it Nicholas Bertinelli, President of the consortium – thanks above all for the values ​​that link our product to the territory and the supply chain that engages thousands of farmers and more than 300 artisanal dairies every day in the pursuit of absolute excellence. We are pleased to be able to offer all enthusiasts the opportunity to embark on a journey to discover the history, territory and production of a Made in Italy symbol, a symbol of our lifestyle beloved by consumers in Italy and abroad. Happy Parmigiano-Reggiano everyone! ».
