Lunch at the Ariola Winery in Langhirano Parma
Posted on May 14, 2012 under Archives, Italy | No Comment
Ariola winery
After an informative and fascinating tour of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Parma ham factories, my good foodie friend Andrea Aiolfi from Food Valley Gourmet Tours drove me to the Ariola Winery in Langhirano in the province of Parma.
vineyards
The vineyards at this winery lie on the rolling hills overlooking the Po Valley. Andrea brings guests of his Parma food tour here to sample the wonderful wines and also the cheese and ham created at the factories visited during the tour.
lots of wine
fermenting wine
Here is a sampling of what we shared for lunch, with plenty of sparkling lambrusco and good conversation about food.
salami plate
parma ham
my plate of food
We started with a plate of mixed salami and cheese and ham from the factories we visited. Andrea showed me how Italians enjoy their Parma ham.
Andrea enjoying his Parma ham
We also enjoyed some of the Ariola’s great sparkling wines.
red sparkling wine
ravioli with cheese and herbs
We also enjoyed a lovely dish of ravioli with cheese and herbs. Delicious.
inside ravioli
The tour was one of the most memorable days of my trip. If interested in booking a tour with Food Valley Travel while in Parma or other areas of Emilia-Romagna, visit their website at www.foodvalleytravel.com.