Enjoy a Private, Owner-Led Balsamic Vinegar Tour and Tasting in Vignola, Modena

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Enjoy a Private Owner Led Balsamic Vinegar Tour and Tasting in Modena

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the delicious and acidic world of balsamic vinegar with a local expert during this short, private tasting and food pairing experience in Vignola. In a loft, see how this vinegar, known the world over, is made and learn about the aging process and tasting notes. In the tasting room, sample balsamic vinegar and Saba made with grape juice paired with classic Italian cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit.

Learn the history of balsamic vinegar and see how it is made and aged
Visit a loft where balsamic vinegar is being made
Enjoy a tasting paired with classic Italian foods
A private guide ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Private, owner-led balsamic vinegar tour and tasting with your host Mariangela
Food pairing with regional produce
A bottle of the family’s saba (travel sized)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Snacks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Acetaia La Ca' Dal Non 1883 Vignola
Via Ghiaurov, 50, 41058 Vignola MO, Italy
Meet your host at her home at acetaia in Vignola in the province of Modena, about 20 km from Modena city center and Bologna. Exact address and directions can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking
Private, personalized experience
Stroller accessible
Mariangela can be flexible with time in the morning so if you would like to start slightly earlier or later feel free to let her know when making your booking

Near public transportation
Please note that this producer does offer a free tour directly on her site. The difference between their free offer and this experience is that it is a private experience with an expert and includes a food pairing and a bottle of saba that you can take home
Please also note that the vinegary is in Vignola, a town located 20km from Modena and 20 km from Bologna
Most travelers can participate
On days that Mariangela is not available, a member of her family will give you a tour of their vinegary
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Wonderful Experience!

Lori_M, Mar 2024

I can not say enough, this was one of the best experiences I will always remember! Not only is Giovanna an exceptional person. Giovanna's love and passion for her family, radiates in her presentation of truly explaining the process and art of their families passion to maintain tradition which began in their family over 100 years. It is an honor to say this is the most superior Saba and balsamic vinegar I have ever tasted that you feel the love. I am so happy they offer this tour!! Grazie!

Outstanding tour & tasting!

Tom_C, Oct 2023

Giovanna was personable, charming & extremely knowledgeable..... she is a true Princess of high quality Balsamic!!!

Excellent tour!

Michelle_L, Aug 2023

What a great tour! You get to visit a home where the family has been making Balsamic vinegar for over 100 years. After a short presentation we sat in the lovely garden under an ancient grapevine and had some food to try with the Balsamic. We then went to see where all of the casks are kept which is where the magic happens. Afterward, if you want to buy anything you can get it on site or shipped to you. Ours was at our door when we arrived home from our trip. I cannot recommend this tour enough!

Excellent tour and tasting - could not have been more welcoming

Kate_W, Jul 2023

Such a wonderful tour - we had a lovely morning with Giovanna who showed us around and shared her family’s history with us. Giovanna made us feel very welcome and even prepared the most wonderful plates of food to showcase the family’s balsamic products.

Simply fabulous!

BRADLEY_F, Jun 2022

This was an amazing experience! Giovanna was led us through her beautiful gardens and acetaia. It was special to be at her home rather than a factory style setting. We had the opportunity to taste many ages and variations of balsamic vinegar. She taught us all about how it is made and the types of barrels and aging process. We were able to purchase and send home from her New York connection. Wonderful!

Authentic Balsamic Adventure

Helen_W, Mar 2022

We were welcomed even though I had made a mistake when making our reservation. Our host and the owner greeted us with surprise upon our unexpected arrival and graciously lead us on informative tour of the family history and current operation of their vinegar production process. I felt that we could not have found a more authentic experience and truly delicious tasting! We purchased some vinegars and will be enjoying our bit of Modena soon with the recipes that came with the gift pack. Prego!

Terrific experience in a small family producer of Traditional Balsamic

Nicolaos_P, Sep 2021

An absolutely wonderful visit at a family producer, lead by the wife of the owner. Very personable, friendly, informative. But above all the pride and love for their product and the Traditional Balsamic culture came out through out the visit. in the end we enjoyed home made snacks prepared just for us adorned with traditional balsamic. As an old gearhead I visited all the temples of racing in the area. But I rate this visit as the best experience of my time in Emilia-Romana. The drive is a bit out of the way but it gives you a chance to look at the land and the crops these people love and cherish. DO NOT MISS.

Wonderful product, wonderful jost

Michael_K, May 2021

We had a wonderful time with Giovanna touring their lovely estate and sampling the aceto. She is rightfully very proud of her family's tradition and products. We immediately recommended the trip to our friends in the area.

Lovely tour of a proud family business,

Dave_C, Jan 2020

Very interesting tour. Family history as well as full explanation of the Balsamic process. Nice table of very tasty hors d'oeuvres using balsamic vinegar. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you, You can get there by bus from Modena. Bus schedules are convenient for the tour, but be careful to be on time for the bus back to Modena

Excellent experience

Charmain_L, Jan 2020

Oor tour was a great experience, enhanced by Giovanna's obvious passion for traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and love for her family. My husband, my sister and I all loved the experience, and recommend it highly.

This is the tour you want!

James_H, Jun 2019

We were so glad we chose to to visit this acetaia for a balsamic vinegar tour and tasting. First of all, don't be confused with simple balsamic vinegar, or even balsamic vinegar of Modena. Those two are not the best stuff on earth. "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena" is the one and only, and is what this family has been making on this beautiful estate for generations. We were made to feel like guests in their home, and had an absolutely wonderful time.

This is the tour you want!

james9171, Jun 2019

We were so happy we chose this tour. First of all, don't confuse balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar of Modena with "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena". The first two aren't the best stuff on earth which is what's been made here for generations. There's a BIG difference! Mariangela is extremely knowledgeable, and made us feel like guests in her family's beautiful residence and acetaia. We were sad to leave!

Very good experiences

Juan_M, Dec 2018

My husband and I drove to Modena to visit this manufacturer of Aceto balsamico and it was a very delightful experience. We've learn the process of producing and taste one of the best balsamic in the world. One of the owners gave us the tour and she was a smart and sweet lady.I highly recommend it!!

Tour interessante

Alessandra_M, Mar 2024

Esperienza veramente interessante. Gentilezza e tanta preparazione, consiglio di fare questo tour. Durata giusta

Modenaessig, eine spannende und köstliche Erfahrung

Camilla_A, Mar 2022

Der Einblick in den Betrieb der Essigherstellung der Familiär abläuft war enorm informativ und spannend. Die Führung war super, und die Geschichte dahinter toll. Auch kulinarisch top, die verschiedenen Essigarten verkosten zu können. Können wir nur empfehlen auf jeden Fall zu besuchen!

Einfach Super!

livi0arfini, Jul 2019

Wir können diese Degustation bestens Empfehlen! Unsere sehr hohen Erwartungen wurden weit übertroffen! Besten Dank!