Vico Equense: Mozzarella Making Class & Cheese Tasting

Summary

Shape fior di latte in a Vico Equense dairy and taste cheeses just made

You’ll roll up your sleeves at a real Vico Equense dairy, shape mozzarella with your own hands alongside Antonio, taste fresh cheeses straight from the source (plus wine), and share laughter at the table. It’s not fancy — but you’ll remember how it felt to be welcomed in like family.

What’s the experience like?

Antonio greeted us at the door with hands still dusted in flour — or maybe it was cheese? He smiled and waved us into his family’s dairy, tucked away in the hills of Vico Equense. I tried to say “buongiorno” like a local but probably sounded like a lost tourist; Antonio just laughed and handed me an apron. The air inside smelled warm and milky, not sharp like supermarket cheese, but softer. It was louder than I expected, too — machines humming, someone clinking metal buckets behind a curtain.

We stood around a big steel table while Antonio explained how they make fior di latte mozzarella here. He switched between Italian and English, sometimes pausing to find the word or just showing us with his hands. My fingers sank into the curd — it was hot and stretchy, almost alive. I kept glancing out the window at Mount Faito looming over us; it felt strange to be making cheese somewhere so old and quiet. When we finally pulled our mozzarella into shape, Antonio grinned and said mine looked “rustic.” I’ll take it.

The tasting part was honestly my favorite. We sat at a long wooden table with slices of cured meat from the village, hunks of fresh fior di latte (still warm), other cheeses I can’t pronounce, and a glass of local wine that tasted somehow grassy? Or maybe that was just me. Someone’s baby giggled nearby and an older woman offered us more ricotta with jam — I didn’t say no. There was no rush; people talked softly or just listened to the birds outside. It all felt easy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mozzarella making and tasting experience

• Visit family dairy in Vico Equense
• Learn curd process and fior di latte production
• Make mozzarella with hands-on guidance
• Taste village cured meats and fresh cheeses
• Enjoy ricotta dessert with local jam
• Drink a glass of wine

Top questions

How long does the mozzarella class last?

The mozzarella making class lasts about 2 hours including tasting.

Is this mozzarella experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible including tasting tables and lab visit.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants can join; strollers and specialized infant seats are available.

What is included in the cheese tasting?

The tasting includes freshly made fior di latte mozzarella, other house cheeses, village cured meats, ricotta dessert with local jam, and wine or soda.

Where is the dairy located?

The dairy is in Vico Equense on the Sorrento Peninsula under Mount Faito.

Do I get to make my own mozzarella?

Yes, you’ll work hands-on shaping your own fior di latte during the class.

Is transportation provided for this activity?

No mention of hotel pickup; public transport options are available nearby.

Can service animals come along?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this experience.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to one of Vico Equense’s oldest dairies for a hands-on mozzarella making class led by Antonio, a guided visit through their working lab (wheelchair accessible), generous tastings of house cheeses with village cured meats and sweet ricotta dessert paired with local jam plus your choice of wine or soda at the table—baby seats are available if you’re bringing little ones along.