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Antica Corte Pallavicina
Italy
Enter an ancient family mansion to visit the aging cellars of Culatello di Zibello, the most prestigious Italian ham with a noble history. Admire some unique Culatello hams pre-ordered by chef Massimo Bottura, Prince Charles and many more famous lovers of Culatello di Zibello. During the guided tasting savour the overwhelming aroma of this unique product together with other local cold cuts and a glass of wine.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Antica Corte Pallavicina, a site where the mists of the Po River valley intertwine with centuries of agricultural and noble history. As you stand before this formidable fourteenth-century structure, you are…
Listen in the app2The Historic Courtyard and Architecture
Step into the central courtyard, the architectural heart of the Antica Corte Pallavicina. This space serves as a transitional zone between the rugged exterior and the refined interior. …
Listen in the app3The Culatello Cellars: A Subterranean Cathedral
We now descend into what many consider the most sacred part of the estate: the aging cellars. As the temperature drops and the humidity rises, you will see thousands of Culatellos hanging from the ceiling, encased in bladders and…
Listen in the app4The Michelin-Starred Kitchen and Gastronomy
The culinary offerings at Antica Corte Pallavicina have been recognized with a Michelin star since 2011, a testament to the Spigaroli brothers' ability to elevate rural traditions to high art. The kitchen operates on the…
Listen in the app5The Relais: Living Within History
On the first floor of the court, reachable by an elevator, lies the Relais—an exclusive collection of eleven suites. These rooms are designed to offer guests an immersion into the noble past of the Pallavicino era. …
Listen in the app6The Farm and the Po River Floodplain
To truly understand the Antica Corte Pallavicina, one must step outside and walk toward the river. The estate manages a significant amount of land in the floodplains, a fertile zone that is periodically enriched by the Po's…
Listen in the app7The Vineyard and the Fortana Wine Tradition
The vineyards of the Antica Corte Pallavicina are a crucial component of the estate's self-sustaining ecosystem. They are primarily planted with Fortana, a grape variety that has been cultivated in the Bassa Parmense for…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Antica Corte Pallavicina concludes, we reflect on the words of Monsieur Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, who described the atmosphere here as a 'ceremony of happiness.' In a world often marked by conflict…
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What is Antica Corte Pallavicina?
Antica Corte Pallavicina is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.0214, 10.0857 |
| Last updated |