If you've been a loyal Formaticum customer for a while, you may have noticed that a few months ago, our Sales & Marketing Manager Emilia D'Albero made history by winning the gold medal at the Mondial du Fromage - and being the first American to ever do so. Yes, the same person who writes all of our blogs posts and Instagram captions, and answers your phone calls and emails!
And if you've ever thought, "wow, I would love to travel with a top-level cheesemonger and taste some of the world's best cheeses," then we've got great news - Emilia is taking a small group of cheese lovers to Italy in June, and you're invited! In collaboration with woman-owned culinary tourism company Vita Casalinga, the tour will take place June 9-14, 2026, in Piemonte in northern Italy.
Emilia herself hand-selected many of the producers and activities in the itinerary - it's a great mix of cheese-focused and other culinary activities, tastings and hands-on workshops, and authentic cultural experiences in one of her favorite regions of Italy (with some of the best food!). Emilia is excited to share this experience with an intimate group of just 12 lucky folks, and many of these spots have already been filled - so reserve your spot soon!
The tour focuses on celebrating the birthplace of the Slow Food Movement while tasting, cooking, and exploring its chocolate, vermouth, and cheese traditions. The itinerary includes an inside look at Castelmagno production (one of the rarest Italian cheeses!) and the Cravero family Parmigiano Reggiano aging facility, visits to some of the region’s most iconic cheese shops, a perfume making experience, a hands-on chocolate workshop, wine and vermouth tastings, a hands-on cooking class, and so much more. Your home base will be a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Torino, with plenty of opportunities for shopping, sightseeing, and snacking in your free time.
The pricing includes accommodations and private coach transportation while in Italy, as well as all group meals and scheduled experiences, but does not include airfare or travel insurance. All booking and payment details can be found at the bottom of the landing page. Only a 25% deposit is required to reserve your spot, and payment plans are available for the remainder of the cost.
Emilia encourages you to reserve your spot soon, as the tour is filling up fast. Plus, we're excited to offer a very special friends and family discount of $250 off your booking!
Interested but have questions? Feel free to reach out to Emilia directly at emilia@formaticum.com.
If you would love to attend but are not available for these dates, don't worry! Mark your calendar for September 26-October 1, 2026 and stay tuned for more information about another very special cheese travel opportunity…
**Formaticum is not affiliated with this tour.
