Cheese-making workshop and traditional tasting near Spoleto
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of cheese-making in Giano dell’Umbria
- Take part in the manual pressing and make your own small cheese on the farm
- Finish off with a tasting of cheeses, cold cuts and bruschetta
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Full description
Have you ever wondered how a genuine artisan cheese is made? At this farm in Giano dell’Umbria (PG), you can find out by getting your hands dirty during an authentic hands-on workshop!
You’ll learn the secrets of the art of cheese-making and take part first-hand in the final stage of production, draining the whey by hand.
The experience will round off with a delicious tasting session featuring a traditional platter of cold cuts, bruschetta and cheeses!
What we will do
We’ll meet at the selected time at the meeting point in Giano dell’Umbria, in the province of Perugia, set amongst the hills at the foot of the Martani Mountains. We’ll be welcomed by the guide, who will introduce us to the estate’s rural traditions and accompany us into the workshop.
Once we have all gathered, we will hear a detailed explanation of the entire cheese-making process, which takes several hours to complete, starting with fresh milk from the farm. We will discover what happens before the curd is formed and the steps that lead to the finished product.
At this point, we’ll get to the heart of the matter by watching a demonstration of the final stage. We’ll have a go at the process ourselves, kneading the curd by hand to help the whey drain off.
Once the hands-on workshop is over, we’ll head to the estate’s restaurant for the most eagerly awaited part: the tasting. We’ll sample a generous platter of typical local produce: cold cuts, bruschetta and an assortment of cheeses, all accompanied by fresh water (with the option to order glasses of wine separately) .
The experience will last approximately 2 hours in total.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for everyone.
The experience can be adapted for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues: please contact the organiser using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to let them know your requirements.
Other information
The experience takes place all year round.
Dogs are allowed on the tour, provided the organiser is notified in advance.
If you have any food allergies and/or intolerances, please contact the organiser using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to let them know.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Giano dell'Umbria, Perugia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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