
Caseifici Aperti
Enter the world of Parmigiano Reggiano: you'll discover how it's made, witness the artistry of the master cheesemakers, and learn to recognise and appreciate the character of each different maturation.
We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd and 24th May.
More than just a visit
Caseifici Aperti is far more than a series of guided tours through dairies, barns and ageing warehouses, or a chance to browse dairy shops, enjoy children's events and tastings. It is a genuine journey back in time, uncovering the production method of this PDO cheese, unchanged for over nine centuries (made today with the very same ingredients as a thousand years ago: raw milk, salt and rennet, entirely natural, with no additives or preservatives). A tour through a region steeped in history, art and culture.

Caseifici Aperti
Discover participating dairies and the event at Giardini Margherita in Bologna
Visit the page of the dairy you would like to explore to discover the detailed daily program and make sure not to miss the best nearby restaurants at this link.
Also read the program and join the event at Giardini Margherita in Bologna.
Join the Journey into Taste event at Giardini Margherita in Bologna.
Program:
Show cooking and tastings
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Show cooking – Mantua, Reggio Emilia, Bologna
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Show cooking – Parma, Modena
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Wheel opening and tasting
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Show cooking – Mantua, Reggio Emilia
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Show cooking – Parma, Modena, Bologna
Workshop Area
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Floral workshop
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Creative workshop for customizing T-shirts, tote bags, and caps
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Music workshop for children
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Creative workshop for customizing T-shirts, tote bags, and caps
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Floral workshop
Dairy Visits
Step into the world of Parmigiano Reggiano: discover the production process, admire the craftsmanship of the cheesemakers, and learn how to recognize and appreciate the characteristics of different aging stages.
Free shuttle buses:
Saturday, May 23
Caseificio Bazzanese:
Departure at 3:00 PM – Return at 6:00 PM
Caseificio Caretti:
Departure at 3:00 PM – Return at 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 24
Caseificio Bazzanese:
Departure at 10:00 AM – Return at 1:00 PM
Caseificio Caretti:
Departure at 10:00 AM – Return at 1:00 PM
Departure at 3:00 PM – Return at 6:00 PM