PEIO FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on a Family Malga: Learn to Make Butter in Peio
A two-hour, family-run farm experience in Peio that teaches milk processing and traditional butter-making and finishes with tastings of artisanal cheeses and cured meats.
Two Hours on a Family Malga: Learn to Make Butter in Peio.
Set in Peio, this two-hour visit to a small, family-run farm offers a close-up of daily life in a mountain stalla: guests are welcomed into the family's operation, shown how milk is processed and how butter is made, and leave with a practical understanding of what makes a good malga butter.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A family-run malga in Peio
You’re greeted by the farm family and introduced to the rhythms of a small agricultural operation that still produces butter and cheeses by hand.
Hands-on butter-making and milk processing
The program teaches the art of working milk and making butter; by the end you will be able to recognize the qualities of a good malga butter.
Artisanal cheeses and cured-meat tasting
The visit concludes with a tasting of the farm’s cheeses and cured meats, a direct taste of the local, artisanal flavors produced on-site.
What the day feels like
What this two-hour farm visit feels like
The rhythm is intimate and instructional: a family welcome at the farm, a guided demonstration of milk processing, hands-on butter-making instruction, and a closing tasting of the products—delivered over a compact, two-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The visit is scheduled for two hours.
Meeting location: Peio • Azienda Agricola Casanova.
Operated by Azienda Turismo Val di Sole in partnership with the family-run farm.
For specific gear or clothing guidance, check operator instructions prior to arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does La Caserada last?
The experience lasts two hours.
Where do we meet for the visit?
The meeting point is Peio • Azienda Agricola Casanova.
What will we learn during the visit?
Guests learn about milk processing and the traditional making of butter, gaining the ability to recognize high-quality malga butter.
Are children welcome?
The experience is described as suitable for all ages and is indicated as family-friendly.
Is there a tasting included?
Yes— the visit concludes with a tasting of artisanal cheeses and cured meats produced by the farm.
Who operates La Caserada?
The experience is offered in collaboration with the family farm and operated by Azienda Turismo Val di Sole.