Salumificio La Perla
Salumificio La Perla
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jacques C
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Apr 2022
My family went for a tour and tasting at La Perla.Not only do you get to see the beautiful country of Parma Italy driving to La Perla you get to experience a farm that makes one of the best Parma prosciutto. Silvia led us through a lunch of prosciutto,parmesan reggiano,bread and wine from the region.We also had a plate of beautifully prepared ravioli. La Perla is a must stop for any cook or someone interested to see the time and effort that goes into one of the best prosciutto.
Written May 3, 2022
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Forejtkova I
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We really liked our visit, the scenery around the factory was beautiful. We enjoyed the walk through the factory and tasting as well. We went by car on our own, booking of the tour was quite easy, in the morning we send msg via WhatsApp and got booking sane day at 11:30,great.
Written July 4, 2023
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Zachary N
Perugia16 contributions
Apr 2013 • Business
I am a professor of food studies and have taken my class to the Parma area four times to learn more about (and of course sample) the local specialties. "La Perla" is a family-run "salumificio" (prosciutto producer), and is a wonderful place for both a tour and lunch. The inimitable Carlo will take you through the process (nothing gross, no worries) and then he, his wife, and daughter will serve you a magnificent lunch (various options available). Don't miss the ravioli filled with fresh cheese and herbs, with butter and parmesan cheese. A delicious visit awaits!
Written April 6, 2013
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m1006
Cranston, RI465 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
Our driver Francesco took us to this plant and we where greeted warmly by the owner and his family, this business is family run and produce about 50,000 Italian hams a year not for export, which is really to bad. After the tour we had lunch which was outstanding, you really must try this tour, and the Italian Ham.
Written October 14, 2013
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Dale D
Jupiter, FL14 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Our stop here was part of a Parma Food Tour arranged by our travel agent. The tour was very interesting, and very informative. Our tour concluded with a tasting of the ham along with some Parmigiana cheese and was very tasty. After we were done we spent a little time with our driver and the owners talking about the hams, and the differences between what we sampled and what we have here in the states. The only issue I had with the whole experience was when I wanted to buy some Parma Ham to take home. I asked at least 3 or 4 times to make sure what I bought would be able to come back with me through Customs in the US. I was repeatedly told it would be no problem, and I selected a smaller piece and purchased. When we came home, it was confiscated by Customs...raw hams are not allowed into the US. I am very certain they would know this at this establishment, and I feel like they took advantage of that just to make a sale to a tourist.
Written June 14, 2016
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Charles C
Salt Lake City, UT131 contributions
Sep 2019
It takes a while to get here but the scenery in great and the view out over the valley below is beautiful. We had a lunch on arrival at a large communal table, (we were a large group) which was very good. The service staff was excellent in taking care of us. Following that we dressed in gowns and caps so we could take a quick tour of the plant. We were led by a wonderful guide, Silvia, who told us all about the process and aging that needs to be done. We viewed many shoulders of pork hanging on racks waiting to reach the perfect age. Interesting to be sure. If you have the time be sure and stop.
Written October 19, 2019
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The_Concierge_8
Trinidad and Tobago3,791 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We visited La Perla as one stop on our escorted group tour. The owner greeted us warmly and showed us the various drying and curing stages of his hams which are the back legs & thighs only of the pigs. Very interesting if you’ve never been exposed to anything like this before.
It’s not the most in-depth tour and it may not be considered by many to be their idea of a ‘tour’, but more of a walk-through of various rooms that vary in size and temperature followed by a question & answer session with the owner.
It was an eye-opener into the business of Parma ham. Loved seeing the horse bone used to test the readiness of the dried meat. Wish we could have seen it being used though!
After the tour, we were treated to generous sampling platters upstairs complete with bottled water and wine. And we had time to browse the gift shop and make purchases after.
There were good clean washrooms and a guestbook for signing. We noticed the newspaper articles on the wall, one featuring the owner Carlo posing with Guy Fieri who had visited prior. It is very nice for Carlo and his lovely daughter (the marketing and PR brains behind the business) to have Mr. Fieri’s endorsement as it speaks to the quality of the meats, cheeses and other items they produce.
We not only enjoyed a great time here; we’ve got some cool photos dressed in sanitary food gear for our Christmas card!
If you’re in the area, make sure Carlo’s place (da Carlo sala degustazione) is on your tour wish list.
It’s not the most in-depth tour and it may not be considered by many to be their idea of a ‘tour’, but more of a walk-through of various rooms that vary in size and temperature followed by a question & answer session with the owner.
It was an eye-opener into the business of Parma ham. Loved seeing the horse bone used to test the readiness of the dried meat. Wish we could have seen it being used though!
After the tour, we were treated to generous sampling platters upstairs complete with bottled water and wine. And we had time to browse the gift shop and make purchases after.
There were good clean washrooms and a guestbook for signing. We noticed the newspaper articles on the wall, one featuring the owner Carlo posing with Guy Fieri who had visited prior. It is very nice for Carlo and his lovely daughter (the marketing and PR brains behind the business) to have Mr. Fieri’s endorsement as it speaks to the quality of the meats, cheeses and other items they produce.
We not only enjoyed a great time here; we’ve got some cool photos dressed in sanitary food gear for our Christmas card!
If you’re in the area, make sure Carlo’s place (da Carlo sala degustazione) is on your tour wish list.
Written July 10, 2019
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happy to help
18 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is a poor excuse for a factory tour of any sort. I have been to many production factories all over the world. To have someone stand there and say this is what we do and show you a couple of hundred hams hanging is far from learning/seeing the process of proscuitto making. A really poor excuse for an educational tour.
Written May 21, 2019
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817bellabeans
Hartford, CT57 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
A family business, La Perla, is nestled in the foothills outside Parma - free tours are offered in Italian but often a fellow visitor can help translate. Afterward DO stay for the lunch - get the pasta course which is a bit extra. A lovely and informative visit
Written August 20, 2017
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MK F
Seattle, WA178 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
I visited Salumificio La Perla as part of the Festival del Proscuitto di Parma. You drive down a single lane road out to La Perla. After donning thin white jackets and hair coverings, you are lead into the Salumificio. You are shown the hanging hind legs in various stages, an explanation of the process and how they test them to assure quality. It can only be Proscuitto di Parma if it comes from that region with strict borders and meets the highest standards.
After your tour, you have the option of a tasting menu or a delicious lunch. Lunch included aged cheese with good quality balsamic vinegar, proscuitto, bread, raviolli, dessert and wine.
If you have the opportunity, I would recommend you tour Salumificio La Perla.
After your tour, you have the option of a tasting menu or a delicious lunch. Lunch included aged cheese with good quality balsamic vinegar, proscuitto, bread, raviolli, dessert and wine.
If you have the opportunity, I would recommend you tour Salumificio La Perla.
Written October 11, 2015
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Buona sera domani io e mio marito saremmo.a Parma, ci farebbe piacere farvi visita dopo racconti di un'amica ...
Come possiamo prenotare, orari e costi.
Cordialmente Preghenella Paola
Written November 2, 2018
Buona sera domani io e mio marito saremmo.a Parma, ci farebbe piacere farvi visita dopo racconti di un'amica ...
Come possiamo prenotare, orari e costi.
Cordialmente Preghenella Paola
Written November 2, 2018
Hola, como puedo contratar un tour a La Perla?
Written October 7, 2018
Bonjour peut on visiter sans être un groupe?
Written August 21, 2018
Gianluca G
Filadelfia, Italy
Salve! volevo venire in azienda domani per degustare e fare un tour e ovviamente acquistare. Siamo 4 persone, si può fare o accettate solo gruppi più numerosi?
Written May 1, 2018
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