Overview
Maggiore is not simply a dairy but a tradition, a family project of many generations. A true artisanal dairy where fresh mozzarella is made every day from high-quality milk from selected farms just a few kilometres from our dairy.
After discovering where milk comes from by reconstructing the certified local supply chain, you will immerse yourself in the scents and vapours of the production workshop to witness the magic of spinning that our cheesemakers still perform by hand.
The warm, stringy mozzarella and the soft, piping hot "pasta filata" will radically change your point of view about food and cheese, and you will never go back to the usual commercial products. You will be guided and supported by an experienced and qualified Master cheese taster.
This is a special experience that will allow you to witness the production of mozzarella and cheese entirely in the traditional way and to taste rare flavours. You could also visit market and buy some lucanian delicacies
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Visit to cheese lab and market
Master cheesemaker class
Cheese tasting
Translation on request, at an add cost
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The cheese factory is located in Matera North, near an Agip petrol station and an automatic laundry.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Via la Martella, 2
An immersive, multi-sensory experience inside the production workshop of artisanal cheese, born from the meeting of local raw milk with whey graft and rennet, shaped by the expert hands of our cheesemakers. Discover the magic of pasta filata and its history linked to transhumance. An original experience combining tradition, culture and craftsmanship, ideal for those who love to savour authentic stories and unique flavours, combining a passion for cheese-making tradition with the discovery of a fascinating history. Our interactive cheese making class is the best choice to learn how the Italian dairy products like mozzarella and stracciatella cheese are made. You have the opportunity to visit a cheese factory and watch the entire production process of milk products. Starting with warm milk, we will make cheese together! There will be hints of the theory of the stages of production, maturation processes, but above all, you will put 'hands in the dough' for a guaranteed fun! During our cheese experience, you will visit a local cheese factory, where you will learn the secrets about tecniques and processes of cheese-making lucanian tradition. Translation on request at an additional cost.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for people with lactose intolerance or other food allergies
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Matera Cheese making class
Can I cancel Matera Cheese making class for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The cheese factory is located in Matera North, near an Agip petrol station and an automatic laundry.
What's included?
- Visit to cheese lab and market
- Master cheesemaker class
- Cheese tasting
What's not included?
- Translation on request, at an add cost
- Private transportation
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by CREA Experience
