Full Visit with Andrea + Dairy Tour + Acetic Lunch

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Full Visit with Andrea + Dairy Tour + Acetic Lunch

Full Visit with Andrea + Dairy Tour + Acetic Lunch

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A complete, detailed and enthusiast visit to the Caseificio Sociale Castellazzo and Acetaia San Giacomo together with the owner Andrea, with a focus on the various types of Parmigiano-Reggiano and a Vertical tasting of the most aged, awarded, limited and special products of the Acetaia.

Thanks to the agreement we have signed with the centuries-old Caseificio Castellazzo in Campagnola Emilia, it is possible to visit it entirely.
The required arrival time is 9am, maximum 9.15am to see the first stages of the production process together with the owner Andrea, who will also guide you in the Acetaia.
It will then be possible to purchase their Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, caciotte and other products from the Caseificio Castellazzo.


From the external courtyard you pass to the ancient internal stable with the barrels undergoing acetification; then you move on to the suggestive Acetaia, where the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar rests (in some cases for more than 50 years) , located in the old barn of the Corte Faragosa.
We then proceed with the guided tasting.


The tour includes a complete visit to the Acetaia (about 1 hour) and tasting of all the "cooked" products (Saba, BalsaMela, Agro di Mosto, Balsamico San Giacomo, Essenza San Giacomo, Signoria Gonzaga) plus all three Traditional Balsamic Vinegars of Reggio Emilia (Lobster label, minimum 12 years of aging, Silver label 20 years, Gold label 25 years) and tasting of Raw Vinegars (wine) .

In addition to the classic tasting, various "gems" are offered such as Balsamic Vinegar from particularly awarded lots, aged, wine vinegar reserves, special products from abroad and many points of view from within a little-known world, that of balsamic vinegars and more.
Of course, always in San Giacomo style: no frills and with practical demonstrations!

At the end of the journey we propose a lunch with our friend and colleague Guglielmo Chiarapini of FEG:

Guglielmo trained first at Alma and then spent the next three years at the restaurant Aux Anges in Roanne (one Michelin star); he then returned to Italy at Caino in Montemerano (two stars) and then at Marzapane, in Rome. Finally he moved to Reggio Emilia, continuing his experiences in the kitchen for private events or pop-ups: the last one, recently concluded, was at Ortolan, in the headquarters of Pan (Milan).

For these reasons Guglielmo is able to offer a cuisine of the highest level, ranging from experimentation to tradition, with influences from French cuisine.

Lunch is flexible, it can be composed either in a way that reflects the Reggio tradition with some acetic influence, or in a more experimental way.
Lunch usually includes platters of cold cuts and Parmigiano Reggiano paired with fried gnocco or focaccia, vegetarian appetizers, a plate of pasta and a dessert, and possibly coffee and liqueurs.


Requests for variations such as vegetarian or non-alcoholic alternatives (which are still available) must be communicated in advance, as well as the presence of allergies or intolerances.

 

At the end of the visit, you will receive a free copy of the book Gastronationalism (worth €18), a critical analysis of the indications of origin, and the report of the twenty-fifth harvest of the Acetaia San Giacomo (value €10).

Duration 4 hours / 4 and a half hours (variable), PRICE €175 PER PERSON
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Once you have chosen the type, communicate the date and the number of people to arrange at the email address Davide@acetaiasangiacomo.com or at the number (also via WhatsApp) +393347074947 and proceed with the purchase.

Requests for variations such as vegetarian or non-alcoholic alternatives (which are still available) must be communicated in advance, as well as the presence of allergies or intolerances.

 

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Nicole Waintraub
What an unforgettable experience!

We spent several hours with Andrea, touring the dairy and learning about the process of making balsamic vinegar, before settling in for a lunch featuring the items we'd learned about that day. It was amazing! Andrea has that remarkable ability to talk about the process of both Parmigiana Reggiano and balsamic vinegar at any level of detail you want, from the general to the scientific. His knowledge was stunning and his passion was contagious. It was also joy to see food products being made with such care and respect for tradition. I can't recommend this experience strongly enough!

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Timothy Yan

Acetica Vertical with Andrea + Dairy Tour + Typical Lunch

Acetaia San Giacomo

It is the only one that, since the beginning, produces only pure balsamic without added vinegar, 100% from organic cooked must. We do not produce Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, glazes, "Balsamic White" by choice.
The production also includes raw vinegars, all produced according to the ancestral method in barrels.

Finally, the Surbir Selection concerns all those products that we have chosen from other companies that share with us a production philosophy aimed at quality only, without compromise. From coffee, to Parmigiano Reggiano, to fresh pasta, each item has something that makes it unique.

Le Monde: "We have chosen to continue with our baver" as stated by Andrea Bezzecchi
(Stéphane Davet - 14 October 2021)

Andrea Bezzecchi: The Real King of Balsamic Vinegar
(Edoardo Celadon and Phoebe Hunt - March 27, 2021)

Acetaia San Giacomo Best Overall Balsamic and Best Saba
(Hannah Howard - October 19, 2021)

Best DOPs and Best Condiment
(Nikhita Venugopal - April 12, 2019)

The Balsamic Vinegar Challenge. How Modena Lost the Game
(Micaela Cappellini - 25/02/2020)

Vinegar: Why have we so underestimated this ingredient? (Luciana Squadrilli - February 2020)

On the trail of vinegar
(Luca Martinelli - December 2021)

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