Di-Wine Tour

1st day:
The tour begins with PDO wines from the Colli Piacentini, special guests of the Ortrugo and Gotturdo areas. Guided tour of a family-run farm specializing in the most traditional sparkling wines of the region, offering a glimpse of the beautiful expanse of vineyards and cellars. Wine tasting paired with typical PDO cured meats such as Pancetta, Coppa, and Salami.
Transfer to Parma, stopping at a family-run artisanal producer of PDO Parma Ham, where you’ll discover why the best ham can only be made in the hills of Parma, where the “Marino” wind blows from the Ligurian Sea. A rich final tasting awaits: Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, homemade desserts, local wine, water, and coffee. We will then move on to the Colli di Parma for a final targeted tasting to discover interesting grape varieties, with a focus on Malvasia: dry, sweet, amiable… a triumph of scents and bubbles!

2nd day:
Descending along the Via Emilia axis, we explore the areas of Reggio and Modena, lands of Lambrusco. Visit to a beautiful winery active since 1900 for tastings of white and red wines made from the main grape varieties such as Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Rosso, Lambrusco Montericco, and the ancient and precious native variety Spergola.
At the end, we will continue with a visit to a dairy to experience a multisensory journey through history, traditions, flavors, and scents of Parmigiano Reggiano. Visit to the factory, the “wheels” cathedral, and tasting of different ages of cheese. Finally, we will head to a winery producing wines and Balsamic Vinegar. The main grape varieties here will be Lambrusco Grasparossa, one of the oldest native grape varieties in the world, Trebbiano di Modena, whose grapes are necessary for the production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Malbo Gentile. Visit to the cellar and vinegar cellar, followed by a tasting with local product pairings.

3rd day:
Heading south, we explore the areas of Bologna, Imola, and Forlì, lands of Sangiovese, Pignoletto and Albana. The tour begins with a visit to a typical winery in the Colli Bolognesi, the realm of Pignoletto and Rosso Doc di Bologna. The tour continues to the Colli di Imola for a stop at a beautiful winery for a wine tasting that will introduce you to Sangiovese and Pignoletto paired with typical local products. Stop for a stroll in the picturesque village of Brisighella for a tasting of the famous Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brisighello.
We will then proceed to Bertinoro, in an ancient cellar with 10 recognized Crus located in the historic vineyards of Emilia Romagna, 27 biotypes of Sangiovese, and an exclusive grape variety that has marked the history of Romagna wines: Barbarossa! Here, we will taste different wines, focusing on Albana Dolce and Passito dei Colli di Romagna, and the lesser-known and unique Cagnina DOP. Visit to the Casa Artusi culinary cultural center in Forlimpopoli and the possibility of an aperitif or dinner with an Artusian menu before transferring to the hotel.

4th day:
The journey continues to discover the wines of the Colli di Rimini: Sangiovese (dry and spicy), Rebola (fresh and fruity) and Trebbiano (savory, dry, and harmonious). First stop in the Santarcangelo di Romagna area at a young winery for a first taste of Sangiovese and Rebola. Transfer to S. Giovanni in Marignano to discover how Piadina Romagna is made! Visit to a producing company with show cooking and tasting.
Now it’s time to discover the best white wines of Romagna with a visit to a historic winery, a visit to the vineyard, the cellar, and a tasting of 4 white wines, including the best Rebola!
We will stop at a magnificent biodynamic estate where the vines are accompanied by classical music, where works of art are positioned in perfect harmony with the natural landscape, and the grapes rest in artistic barrels where Gregorian chants resonate in an atmosphere of absolute peace and meditation. Finally, a visit to an ancient Mill where the famous cheese is produced in the pit. Here, you will understand the techniques of burying and unearthing and the health benefits of the famous cheese. Tasting of different types and ages of cheese.

5th day:
The tour ends with the discovery of the coast and the Bosco Eliceo DOC that gives life to the “sand wines,” whose most representative grape variety is Fortana. Visit to Comacchio and the suggestive Museo dei Marinati to discover the ancient processing of eel. Visit to one of the wineries producing sand wines that will explain how the fragrant breezes and the sand influence the aromas and flavors of the wines. Finally, a typical lunch in a restaurant or osteria where you can taste the sand wines paired with typical local products: Delta del Po rice, eel, cappellacci di zucca ferrarese and garlic from Voghiera.