Parma Ham Tasting
24 vs 42 Months
Discover the difference between 24 and 42 months of ageing in an exclusive guided tasting of authentic Prosciutto di Parma DOP, surrounded by the beautiful hills of Langhirano, near Parma.
Only two natural ingredients
It is produced exclusively from pork and salt, with no added preservatives, additives, nitrites, or nitrates.
Exclusive production area
The entire production process must take place in a specific area of the province of Parma, where the dry, breezy microclimate favors the curing process.
Curing and branding
It requires a minimum curing period of 12 months and is fire-branded with the iconic five-pointed Ducal Crown only after passing rigorous quality checks.
The Parma Ham Tasting Experience
What happens when Prosciutto di Parma ages for 24 months instead of 42?
Discover the answer through a guided tasting of two different ageing periods of authentic Prosciutto di Parma DOP.
Compare their aromas, textures and flavours, and learn how time influences the character of one of Italy’s most celebrated gastronomic treasures.
More than a simple tasting, this is a sensory journey into the traditions of Langhirano, the heart of Parma Ham production.
24 vs 42 Months: Taste the Difference
24 MONTHS
Discover the character of Prosciutto di Parma DOP aged for 24 months.
Explore its aromas, texture and flavour through a guided sensory tasting, and learn how two years of natural ageing contribute to its distinctive personality.
42 MONTHS
Discover the character of Prosciutto di Parma DOP aged for an exceptional 42 months.
Explore how extended natural ageing can influence its aromas, texture and flavour, and compare its sensory profile with the 24-month selection during your guided tasting.
What’s Included in Your Parma Ham Tasting?
Your guided tasting experience includes:
24 vs 42 months — A comparative tasting of authentic Prosciutto di Parma DOP.
Bread — To accompany your tasting.
Two La Bandina wines — Selected to complement the experience.
Guided tasting — Discover the traditions of Parma Ham and the influence of ageing on aromas, texture and flavour.
Discover how the flavours of Prosciutto di Parma and locally produced wines come together in the hills of Langhirano.
Plan Your Parma Ham Tasting in Langhirano
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: La Bandina Traditional Wines — Strada Bandina 3, Casatico di Langhirano, Parma, Italy.
Reservations: Advance booking through our online reservation system. Select your preferred date and time to check availability.
Getting here: Our winery is located in the beautiful hills of Langhirano, near Parma. Arriving by car is recommended.
The experience: A guided comparison of Prosciutto di Parma DOP aged 24 and 42 months, accompanied by bread and two wines produced by La Bandina Traditional Wines.