An Unforgettable Cheese Making Tour in Italy
Italy is famous for its cheese, a craft that has been perfected over thousands of years. We offer a unique cheese-making tour in Italy, where you can learn about and create one of the finest cheeses in the world.
Join us for an unforgettable cheese-making experience in Italy at a family-owned farm in the countryside. You’ll get hands-on experience in the cheesemaking process, enjoy cheese tasting, and tour the farm with our local Abruzzesi cheesemaker and farmer. This cheese-making experience in Italy offers a rare opportunity to learn about this artisanal craft in its birthplace.
(All our tours are tailored to your location and taste, want to explore our history, embark on a unique experience, dine with the winemaker, join the grape harvest? Contact us for a Personalized Tour in Abruzzo, Italy.)
Cheese Making Tour in Italy Highlights
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Tour Details
Cheese Making in Italy Details
Price
on request
Meeting time
10:00 AM
Meeting point
Campli
*Exact location will be arranged upon booking
Availability
Tuesdays & Fridays
Duration
About 3 hours
Group size
2 person minimum, 10 people maximum
Included
Cheese and local tastings (seasonal food available at farm)
Not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included, but available upon request for an additional fee.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing and shoes
About your guides
- Local cheesemaker, Giuseppe and/or family member
- Experience BellaVita’s guide
Cheese Making in Italy Experience
Our cheesemaking tour begins with a short panoramic drive through the Abruzzo countryside to arrive at Giuseppes’ farm. Don’t worry, we are in good hands – Giuseppes’ family has been breeding animals and making cheese on their small farm in the Abruzzo Apennines near Teramo for more than 3 generations. We will meet Giuseppe and his family and then get started with the cheesemaking process! This involves the cutting of the curd, molding, and making the famous pecorino or caciotta cheese shapes.
After Giuseppe walks us through the cheesemaking process, it’s time for a tasting! A selection of cheeses will be accompanied by snacks such as extra virgin olive oil, homemade cured meats and cold cuts, wine and other beverage options.
While we wait for the ricotta to arrive at the proper temperature, we’ll tour the farm and meet the animals! Giuseppe’s farm is home to sheep, goats, cows, calves and pastori Abruzzesi – the all-white sheepdog indigenous to the Abruzzo region. Enjoy the backdrop of the Gran Sasso & Monti Della Laga National Park as we stroll through the farm.
Once the ricotta has arrived to temperature, we’ll teach you how to take it out and taste the best fresh organic ricotta cheese in all of Abruzzo before heading back to our meeting point.
Good to Know
Note: The details included here are for our scheduled tours. If you’d like to plan a tour for a different date/time/duration/group size or customize your experience in any way, we will do our best to accommodate you! Check out our custom tour option or contact us to plan your tour.
