Cheese and Chocolate Turin
Turin is a paradise for sweet lovers, as it is here that the first license for the production of liquid chocolate was issued in 1678. It’s the birthplace of globally renowned brands such as Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Chocolate, and even Tic Tac. At the chocolate factory in Turin, you will delve into the history of chocolate and witness the chocolate-making process. You’ll get to taste and experience the aroma of real cocoa beans.
Moreover, you will have the opportunity to create your own chocolate dessert under the guidance of a famous pastry chef and the owner of the chocolate factory. In one of the city’s historic bars, you can savor Bicerin, a beverage cherished by the people of Turin: a blend of strong coffee, hot chocolate, and fresh cream.
Upon prior reservation, chocolate spa procedures are available, including chocolate peeling and relaxation in a chocolate bath. If desired, the tour can be combined with a visit to a cheese factory.
Explore the charm of an ancient agricultural estate and get acquainted with its inhabitants, who will share the secrets of their production with you.
Your visit includes a tour of the workshops for brewing, salting, drying, maturing, and ripening of cheeses. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the factory’s analysis laboratory and, of course, indulge in a tasting of some of the dairy farm’s products.
If you wish, you can purchase your favourite products. All cheeses can be vacuum-sealed, allowing you to take home a “slice of sunny Italy.”