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Prosciuttificio di Parma

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the hills of Parma, specifically the area surrounding Langhirano, which serves as the spiritual home of Prosciutto di Parma. As we continue our standard tour, we transition from the dairy to the 'prosciuttificio', or…

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  2. 2The Salting and the Cold Rest

    Our first technical stop is the 'primo sale' or first salting room. The process begins with the selection of the finest legs, which must weigh between 12 and 14 kilograms. …

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  3. 3The Windowed Halls and the Horse Bone Test

    We now ascend to the 'stanzoni', the large maturation halls that define the silhouette of a 'prosciuttificio'. These rooms are characterized by long, narrow windows that are opened and closed by the 'capofabbrica' to regulate the…

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  4. 4Closing

    Our journey through the flavors of Parma is nearing its conclusion. We have seen how the milk of the lowlands becomes the King of Cheeses and how the winds of the highlands create the world's most famous ham. …

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What is Prosciuttificio di Parma?

Prosciuttificio di Parma is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates44.5912, 10.2647
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