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Why visit our Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
For over a decade, we have been welcoming visitors from around the world. Today, more than 25,000 people join us every year — a clear sign of how much Parmigiano Reggiano is loved globally.
Over time, we’ve grown across our territory, expanding both our production sites and retail stores. And now, the experience becomes even richer: alongside our facility in Lesignana (Modena), you can also visit our dairy in Baggiovara (Modena).
Stepping into the places where Parmigiano Reggiano is made means entering the very heart of the process. You’ll witness every stage up close — from fresh milk processing to the finished wheel — all the way through aging, when each wheel develops its own distinctive aroma, texture, and character.
This journey engages all your senses: from the skilled hands of our cheesemakers to the scent of freshly processed milk, all the way to discovering a product that comes to life before your eyes, day after day.
An authentic experience that reveals what truly makes Parmigiano Reggiano unique: its people, its land, and its tradition.
1. LESIGNANA DI MODENA
The Lesignana dairy, located at Strada Lesignana 130 near Modena, just 2 km from the Campogalliano exit of the A22 Brennero motorway, is a spacious and modern site designed for easy access and a smooth visitor experience.
It is ideal for groups, families, and visitors of all ages, with well-organized spaces that ensure a seamless and engaging tour. Large viewing windows allow you to observe the production area without entering it directly. At the entrance, a large parking area is available for cars, coaches, minivans, and motorhomes. Electric vehicle charging stations are also provided.
From the parking area, access to the reception point is simple and direct — this is where the tour begins. The entire route is barrier-free and easily accessible for strollers and visitors with mobility aids.
At the end of the tour, you can access the adjacent shop directly, which is always open during tour hours.
Useful info - Lesignana di Modena
Guides & Languages
All tours are led by authorized guides from 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia, who will accompany visitors throughout the entire experience. Our guides are specially trained in Parmigiano Reggiano and can also offer recommendations for other local experiences in the area.
Tours are available in Italian and English.
Other languages are available upon request, with dedicated rates.
Special Requests
Private and exclusive tours can be arranged, ideal for special occasions, groups, or corporate events.
For customized requests:[email protected]
Prices & Conditions
The guided tour with tasting lasts approximately 1 hour.
Here’s how much it costs to visit the dairy:
Ecco le tariffe:
- Adults: €22.00 per person
- Children up to 5 years old: free of charge (including STANDARD tasting)
- Children aged 6 to 10: €12.00 per person (including STANDARD tasting)
- Groups of more than 30 people: €14.00 per person with BASE tasting (2 aged of Parmigiano Reggiano+ water)
STANDARD Tasting
Includes a selection of four ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, tosone cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano cream spread on bread, with pairings (balsamic vinegar, honey, jams or preserves), wine, and water.
Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking.
Any purchases at the shop are not included in the price.
Upon request, our Tourism Office can assist in organizing additional experiences in the area (balsamic vinegar producers, wineries, cured meat producers, cooking classes, etc.).
Booking is required
- Tours take place every day, by reservation only.
- Book directly on our website.
- Groups and tour operators: please send your request by email (at least 1 month in advance) to: [email protected] almeno 1 mese prima dalla data desiderata per la visita guidata.
- Parmigiano Reggiano production takes place in the morning: during afternoon tours, this phase is explained by the guide with the support of video content.
- Booking requests received via social media or WhatsApp will not be accepted.
Visitor Guidelines
- Tours take place in a food production environment, so we kindly ask all visitors to follow hygiene and behaviour rules at all times.
- Pets are not permitted.
- Smoking is not allowed, including e-cigarettes.
- Food and drink may only be consumed in designated areas.
- Children must be always be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.
How to Reach Lesignana di Modena
📍 Strada Lesignana n.130, Lesignana, Modena (MO)
📍 GPS coordinates: 44.645641 / 10.976848
By car
From the A22 Brennero motorway, we are less than 3 km from the Campogalliano exit:
- Take the Campogalliano exit
- Continue on SP10 towards Lesignana
- Follow Strada Lesignana to building number 130
In front of the dairy, you will find a large parking area for cars, coaches, motorhomes, and taxis, as well as an electric vehicle charging station available for visitors.
By train
- The nearest railway stations are: Modena – Piazza Dante 14 (approx. 8 km)
- Carpi – Piazzale della Stazione (approx. 13 km) Quattro Ville – Strada
- Quattro Ville, Villanova di Modena (approx. 4 km)
By taxi
We have an agreement with COTAMO taxy company. You can book a taxi to 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia, Strada Lesignana n.130, Lesignana di Modena.
By bicycle
Our dairy is easily ti reach from Modena city center via a well-developed network of cycle paths.
For more information, visit the Emilia-Romagna Region website and local tour operators' site
Book your guided tour of Lesignana di Modena
Advance booking is mandatory to ensure a personalized tour tailored to your specific needs.
2. BAGGIOVARA DI MODENA
Built in 1975 in the village of Baggiovara, near Modena, the La Nuova Martignana dairy was incorporated into 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia in 2022.
The dairy is located at Via Martiniana 281/A, Baggiovara near Modena.
The Baggiovara facility offers a more intimate and immersive experience, designed for those who want to get even closer to the heart of the production process. Here, you can access the production room directly, wearing protective gear and following a guided route that requires careful movement and respect for operational procedures.
Because of these unique features, the guided tour is ideal for small groups, enthusiasts, food lovers, journalists, and content creators looking for a more authentic, up-close experience.
Due to the nature of the tour — shaped by the rhythm of the production process and mainly taking place in the production room and aging warehouse — it is particularly suited to adult visitors or children over the age of 10, when accompanied.
This facility also offers convenient parking and an adjacent shop, accessible at the end of the guided tour.
Useful info - Baggiovara di Modena
Guides & Languages
All tours are led by authorised guides from 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia, who accompany visitors throughout the entire experience.
Our guides are specially trained in Parmigiano Reggiano.
Tours are available in Italian and English.
Other languages are available upon request, with dedicated rates.
Prices & Conditions
The guided tour with tasting lasts approximately 1 hour.
Here’s how much it costs to visit the dairy:
- Adults: €25.00 per person
- Children up to 5 years old: free (including STANDARD tasting)
- Children aged 6 to 10: €15.00 (including STANDARD tasting)
STANDARD Tasting
Includes a selection of four ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, wine, and water.
Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking.
Any purchases at the shop are not included in the price.
Upon request, our Tourism Office can provide recommendations to continue your experience in the area (balsamic vinegar producers, wineries, cured meat producers, cooking classes, etc.).
Booking is required
- Tours are available by reservation only and must be booked directly through our website.
- For specific requests, please contact: [email protected]
- Parmigiano Reggiano production takes place in the morning; therefore, during afternoon tours, the milk processing phase will not be visible.
- Booking requests received via social media or WhatsApp will not be accepted.
Visitor Guidelines
- The tour takes place within a food production environment; therefore, compliance with hygiene and behavioural guidelines is required.
- Pets are not permitted
- Smoking is not allowed (including e-cigarettes)
- Food and drink may only be consumed in designated areas
- During the tour, especially in the production room, visitors are required to move carefully and follow the guide’s instructions
How to Reach Baggiovara di Modena
📍 Via Martiniana 281/A – 41126 Baggiovara, Modena (MO)
📍 GPS coordinates: 44.5961 / 10.8889
By car
The facility is located about 10 km from Modena city centre and less than 3 km from the Luciano Pavarotti House Museum.
A large parking area is available.
By train
The nearest railway station is Modena (approx. 10 km)
By taxi
We have an agreement with the company COTAMO. You can book a taxi to 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia, Via Martiniana 281/A, Baggiovara, Modena.
By bicycle
The facility can also be reached by bicycle via local roads from the surrounding areas of Modena.
Book your guided tour of Baggiovara di Modena
Advance booking is mandatory to ensure a personalized tour tailored to your specific needs.
What you will see during the tour
Welcome & check-in
Upon arrival, you will check in at the reception area, where you will receive all the information you need for your visit.
A brief historical & geographical introduction
The tour begins with a short introduction to the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano — a story spanning over nine centuries and rooted in the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) area, which includes several provinces of Emilia and extends into part of southern Lombardy.
Milk processing & cheese making
During the tour, you will observe the milk processing stage, when fresh milk is poured into large copper vats every morning. This is where Parmigiano Reggiano takes shape: each vat produces two wheels, expertly lifted by the cheesemaker and their team.
Pre-brining & brining
The tour continues through the areas dedicated to the salting process, a crucial step in developing the cheese’s structure and flavour. Here, the wheels are immersed in brine solutions for carefully controlled periods.
Aging warehouse
You will then enter the aging warehouse, where thousands of Parmigiano Reggiano wheels are stored. A striking environment where time, silence, and the aroma of the cheese tell an essential part of the production story.
Tasting & shopping
The tour concludes with a tasting of different aging stages of Parmigiano Reggiano, paired with selected local specialties.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase products at the adjacent shop, which is always open during visiting hours.
Who our tours are for
Our tours are designed to welcome all kinds of visitors, adapting to different interests, ages, and needs.
Families with children
An engaging and educational experience designed to spark curiosity in younger visitors as well.
Suggested location: Lesignana
Couples and solo travellers
Perfect for enjoying something different or discovering something new in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Suggested location: Lesignana/Baggiovara
Groups of friends
A great opportunity to share a food and cultural experience in a relaxed, convivial setting.
Suggested location: Lesignana/Baggiovara
Associations, organisations, parish and community groups
Tailored experiences for those who wish to combine discovery, social interaction, and an interest in the local area.
Suggested location: Lesignana
Schools, universities and training programmes
Educational visits and in-depth experiences designed to introduce students and professionals to the Parmigiano Reggiano production chain.
Suggested location: Lesignana
Tour operators
We collaborate with tour operators to offer their clients an authentic and well-organised experience.
Suggested location: Lesignana/Baggiovara
Companies and work teams
An ideal activity for team building, corporate events, or shared experiences outside the workplace.
- For info: [email protected]
Bloggers, journalists and food enthusiasts
A rich environment full of inspiration for telling the story of one of the region’s finest products.
Suggested location: Lesignana/Baggiovara
Rallies and tour stops
Cars, motorbikes, bicycles or motorhomes — our dairy is a perfect stop, with dedicated spaces and the opportunity to include the visit as part of a wider itinerary.
Suggested location: Lesignana