Antica Corte Pallavicina

The Heartland of Italian Food: Heritage Producers

Venture into the fertile countryside between Lombardy and Emilia‑Romagna, where Italy’s most revered ingredients are shaped by generations of artisans. Guided by a local gastronomy expert, visit family‑owned estates rarely open to outsiders, tasting exceptional produce at source. Private tastings and farm‑to‑table dining reveal the traditions behind the region’s celebrated culinary legacy.

Details
  • 2-Night, 3-Day Journey
  • From GBP 2,210 per person
  • When to Go: Magnificent in all seasons
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Seta at mandarin oriental, Milan.
Day 1
Arrive at Mandarin Oriental, Milan
  • Arrive and check in at Mandarin Oriental, Milan, which boasts a prime location in the heart of the Italian capital of fashion and culture, a few steps from the Duomo.
  • In the evening, arrangements can be made for dinner at Seta. This is the two-Michelin-starred restaurant in the courtyard of Mandarin Oriental, Milan, which is helmed by acclaimed chef Antonio Guida, showcasing an inventive and contemporary approach to Italian cuisine.
Chef preparing fresh pasta.
Day 2
Preserving Rural Traditions
  • Depart Milan by private driver with an Italian food expert, travelling to Cascina Lago Scuro, a biodynamic farm owned by the Grasselli family since 1700.
  • Explore the organic estate and learn how its produce supplies some of the region’s leading Michelin‑starred restaurants.
  • Enjoy a farm‑to‑table lunch prepared by the estate’s chef, featuring homegrown produce, heritage grains, and cheeses from the on‑site dairy, followed by select hands‑on experiences.
  • Continue to Antica Corte Pallavicina, a historic mansion on the banks of the River Po and home to one of Italy’s most revered producers of cured meats.
  • Visit the ancient ageing cellars before a private wine tasting paired with award‑winning culatello, returning to Mandarin Oriental, Milan for an evening at leisure.
Detox meal.
Day 3
Depart Mandarin Oriental, Milan
  • After a leisurely breakfast, and possibly a parting treatment at the expansive Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan, bid the city farewell.
Inclusions

 

From GBP 2,210 per person, based on two people sharing.

 

  • 2 nights in a Superior Room with breakfast at Mandarin Oriental, Milan.
  • Private transfers from Milan.
  • The expertise of a local expert in gastronomy and sustainability.
  • Immersive and authentic experiences in each of the locations visited, accompanied by chefs and produce specialists.
  • An exclusive farmhouse lunch showcasing the abundance of organic ingredients cultivated and raised at a family-owned farm, supplier to many of Italy’s Michelin-starred restaurants.
  • Privileged access to the 14th-century Po Valley makers of Italy’s finest cured meats, followed by a private wine tasting paired with award-winning charcuterie.
When to Travel

 

  • Magnificent in all seasons.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Flights.
  • Excursions, meals and drinks other than those mentioned.
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