A half day exploring the region’s agricultural heritage
To unlock the secrets of southern Italian cheese, it’s wise to learn from the source. On this unique experience, you are welcomed to an artisan cheese maker who has risen to world fame. Prepare to gain an understanding of (and taste) a historically important cheese dating back to ancient times.
This half day adventure takes you to the countryside of the Campania region. The farm raises organic sheep and produce in the hills of the Upper Casertano countryside, surrounded by lush vegetation and stunning views. You are welcomed by the owners for a leisurely tour of their farm, where you’ll be asked to participate in a unique hands-on experience. Under the guidance of the only producer of this one-of-a-kind cheese in existence, you’ll partake first hand in the centuries-old conciatura (“dressing”) of their prized Conciato Romano cheese. This is a truly unique product whose tradition dates back, precisely in this area, to the time of the Samnites. After all the hard work, it’s time to be rewarded with a home-cooked lunch at the family’s farmstead restaurant, and whose menu focuses on seasonal and homegrown produce.
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Highlights
What you'll be tasting
- This is an authentic and off-the-beaten-path adventure
- Guests visit a representative local cheese producer: a farmer who makes history’s oldest cheese
- Lunch at the farm features homegrown products, menus are seasonal and include multiple courses, with wine
- Menus can be adapted to suit most dietary requirements, please notify us in advance of any food allergies and aversions
- Some of the cheeses tasted during the tour may be produced with EU regulation approved raw milk. Children under the age of 10 years must abstain from consuming raw milk products that are aged less that 1 year.
Practical Info
Key Points to Consider
- This tour takes guests to the rustic countryside, comfortable non-slip walking shoes are recommended
- Note: The floor of cheese making facilities is normally wet and slippery; furthermore parts of the farmland may be muddy after rainfall. Please choose suitable footwear
- Bring a small reusable shopping bag to bring home cheese and other artisan treats purchased during the tour
- In summer we suggest wearing a hat and sunscreen, and carrying a small reusable water bottle
- Tours operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Duration
Tour Length
The length of the tour is 4 hours, plus travel time.
Start time depends on pick-up location.
FAQs
Frequent Asked Questions
Inquiries
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