Stroll through gentle hills or hike on mountain trails, experience ancient vinegar cellars, and castles that whisper the stories of medieval legends and, of course, of Emilia’s outstanding products. They are all just waiting to be discovered and tasted, to the sound of traditional folk stories. Whether you will be travelling solo, with your family or your friends, or if you're ready to make new acquaintances, we have your trip to Emilia gift-wrapped in one of our packages.

It will be unforgettable because Emilia is ready to reveal all her secrets.
And it will be easy because we will take care of all the details.

Your first day in Emilia begins in the afternoon. Our staff will be ready and waiting, to welcome you as you embark on a weekend of all things Emilian and relaxation at Montebello Park, in Salvarano di Quattro Castella.  

An ancient 18th-century stone farmhouse nestled in the lush nature of the hills of Emilia, this oasis of relaxation has been completely renovated but it still has its original soul. You will be able to visit the Organic Farm that stretches across about 120 cultivated acres, where you can spot squirrels and deer throughout the fields. There are fruit trees, forests and the hills are all around. This is the perfect place to catch your breath and let nature regenerate you.

Our Animabuona staff will escort you to the entrance of the estate, which takes a few minutes to reach the top of the hill, for your first tasting. We will discover and start to recognise all the flavours of Emilia, and much more:. We will also begin to turn the pages of a story that tells the tale of traditions as well as modern times... a story about a land that you won’t find anywhere else in the whole wide world.

Voices, music and images will tell you about Emilia in an entirely new way. It is our way of saying: “Benvenuti!”.

An Emilian morning is always a surprise. Sometimes you are woken up by rays of sunshine, other times you could be enveloped in a light fog that creates an ambiance that seems to transport you into a dreamland. Together we will find out what the second day of our weekend exploring Emilia has in store for us. But first of all we will enjoy breakfast featuring typical products from Emilia.

Tradition, dedication, authenticity and love. The dairies of Emilia are an integral part of Emilian life, and Animabuona will accompany you to discover their history and secrets. There are a few ingredients and they include the patience, wisdom and experience of cheesemakers who have turned their craft into an art form. From the milk to branding, we will learn about the different ageing of Parmigiano Reggiano, the King of Cheeses.

After the dairy, we will take a tour of a traditional acetaia, or vinegar cellar, where we will discover stories and legends about another excellence from Emilia: balsamic vinegar. We will learn about its ancient and secret origins, through procedures that have become rituals, and have been handed down from generation to generation, up to the present day and all the way to us, who have nothing left to do but taste this extraordinary elixir.

A small break to tide us over until lunch: we will taste the different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses, some traditional balsamic vinegar and balsamic condiments..

From appetizers to typical entrées to coffee and amari liqueurs, it’s time for lunch in Emilia, a time of grand culinary traditions..

With the magic of the Castello di Bianello still in all of our senses, it’s now time for dinner. You will enjoy a medieval-themed menu starting with appetizers and ending with dessert, with a spotlight on traditional Emilian main courses.

Emilian Sunday is a ritual that is in tune with our very breathing. And where better to breathe than among its hills and immersed in nature? The third day begins with a leisurely breakfast, as we get ready to bring you more flavours and secrets of the Food Valley and an unforgettable walk through the hills of Emilia.

Simplicity, sustainability, and love of the land. On Sunday morning we will visit a winery that has made the commingling of innovation and tradition one of its many strengths. After a walk through the vineyards and over the hills, Oinoe will welcome us to show us how the typical wines of the Emilia region are made. We will not just listen, we will also have the chance to taste some of their wines during lunch, in the spirit of tradition