Starting at €266 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Novellara (45 min from Modena)
Spend a morning at Caseificio Sociale Castellazzo and the Acetaia at Corte Faragosa to taste stacked ages of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and freshly made Parmigiano-Reggiano. This four-hour, chef-led meal and vertical tasting pairs production access with rare bottles you can only find here.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking and standing for tastings; good for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
The tour includes access to the centuries-old Caseificio Sociale Castellazzo and the Acetaia housed in the old barn of Corte Faragosa, linking modern tasting to long-standing local practice.
Conservation
Purchasing directly supports local producers and small-scale ageing practices; visitors are encouraged to minimize waste, respect production areas, and follow guidance from staff.
Farm Experiences & Tours
Starting at €266 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Novellara (45 min from Modena)
Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.
Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.
Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.
By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.
Base Location
Santa Bárbara, Lisboa
Located in the Lisbon region
Tours Offered
10 Tours
Includes wine, olive oil, coffee, cheese
Experience Types
Wine, Olive Oil, Coffee, Cheese
Wineries and farm-based tastings
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed with curated adventure partners
Compare trip details, choose a tasting format, and reserve a curated picnic, lunch, or masterclass with verified producers.
Arrive on time
The tour begins at 9:00 AM and the first production stages are shown early; arrive by 9:15 at the latest to see milk processing.
State dietary needs ahead
Vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are available but must be requested in advance to accommodate the chef and producers.
Bring payment for purchases
You can buy Parmigiano-Reggiano and limited balsamic lots on site—bring a card or cash for the farm shop.
Wear sturdy shoes
Barrel rooms and the ancient stable have uneven floors and steps; closed-toe, comfortable shoes make the visit easier.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Required for safety around the stable, cellar and production areas.
Notebook or tasting journal
Useful for jotting tasting notes during the vertical balsamic and cheese comparisons.
Camera or smartphone
Capture barrel stacks, cheese rooms and plating — but be respectful of the production area.
Light jacket
Barrel cellars can be cool and damp even on warm days; a layer keeps you comfortable.
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