Parma Ham, Culatello di Zibello and Piacentini cured meats are some of the incomparable specialties of the central Emilia region.
On the Parma hills the Salumificio Conti in Langhirano produces cured hams and guides lovers of good taste through the various stages of the Parma ham production process. Every day at 11.00.
Salumificio La Rocca - credits Visit Emilia
The Piacenza area’s cured meats
To get to know the range of Piacentini cured meats you can visit the Salumificio La Rocca in Castell'Arquato. Here visitors tour the production departments of three famous and award-winning Piacentini PDOs: Coppa which is made from the shoulder meat, pancetta which is like bacon, and the ever-popular salami. Experiential tours with tastings are on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.00 to 12.00.
Learn to cook Emilian style
Emilia would not be the same without handmade pasta, with traditional dishes like Tortelli con la Coda, which is pasta stuffed with oxtail, and the local Raviolo di Piacentino as well as various types of fresh pasta. There are many cooking classes in the area with lessons taking place in the large kitchens of local chefs or in the enchanting gardens of villas outside the historic centre. And they are always accompanied by delicious food and wine tastings.
The extraordinary world of bees
At the Api Libere farm in Codemondo they organise educational workshops to learn all about the beekeeping experience, and visitors get to savour the products of the hive, and even to adopt a bee. In Val Tidone the Il Fucoré farm opens its hives from April to September for visits to the honey extraction laboratory and to sample different types of honey.
Emilia from a new perspective
For a truly unique experience in Emilia, why not take one of the many Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia city tours, accompanied by local guides to places of art and culture, and enjoying culinary specialties in local restaurants and taverns.
