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Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar Tour: The Oldest in Modena

Name: Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar Tour: The Oldest in Modena
Brand: Antica Acetaia Cavedoni Dal 1860
SKU: 27966P1
Price: 76.29 USD
Rating: 5.0 (198 reviews)

Modena, Italy

Balsamic Vinegar Tour in Modena of the oldest balsamic vinegar company

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Wine-tasting in Italy is almost a traveler’s rite of passage, but few tours explore the equally rich traditions of vinegar production. With this tour, visit one of Modena’s oldest traditional balsamic vinegar producers, touring the vineyards and seeing all the stages of production from the pressing of grapes to the barrel aging. The tour includes plenty of vinegar samples, regional food tastings, and a bottle of wine produced on-site.

Visit one of the oldest balsamic vinegar producers of Modena
An up-close look at all stages of vinegar production
Sample aged balsamic vinegar, plus food and wine
Meet a member of the family which has produced vinegar for generations

What's Included

Food tasting
Local guide

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Guerro di Qua, 2, 41014 Ca' Montanari MO, Italy
If you are coming from Bologna by train take the train FROM BOLOGNA TO VIGNOLA AND Then a taxi Write on google maps Acetaia Cavedoni if you need more information please to write an e mail or call at our mobile phone +393200822214 25km far from Modena city center 40km far from Bologna city center

Start time

03:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your host, a family member of the seven-generation Antica Acetaia Cavedoni dal 1860, directly at the vinegar cellar for a two-hour small-group tour. Begin with an overview of the history and production of authentic Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, then set out to stroll through the vineyards to learn about the types of grapes used to produce this premium vinegar.

Afterwards, head inside the vinegar cellar to visit the barrel rooms while hearing about the intricate aging process. End with a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged from five to 30 years, plus gourmet foods from the region and Lambrusco wine produced on the same estate. You will have time to purchase balsamic vinegar and other specialties from the cellar shop after the tasting.

Acetaia Cavedoni

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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Featured review

Daisy_T

We had a really great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Modena and/or surroundings! Marcello and Paolo are super friendly and open. It's really amazing to see and hear about their tradition and family history. We have learnt a lot! We got to taste amazing balsamico and we were surprised with the amount of delicious food and wine that was shared with us on top of that. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip! 100% worth the price!

Reviews

5.0

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A must do tour

cheryl_a, Apr 2024

My friend said this was a must do tour and I must agree. Marcelo was amazing with us even though a the missing of a train caused my husband and myself to be late. We learned so much about the process, learned about family history and had wonderful conversation. Marcelo and his father were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Great! Learnt a lot!!

ChrisZhiShen_W, Apr 2024

The experience was great and we really learnt a lot about balsamic vinegar. The owner was extremely personable as well and we really enjoyed ourselves!

Excellent Tour

Kayla_F, Mar 2024

Great experience and tasting!! The tour guide was a great host as well. Will definitely be back for another tour in the future :)

EXCEEDS expectations...all my momma could say was WOW!!!

Chandra_B, Mar 2024

The family Cavedoni is seven generations into their "passion" as they call it -- making phenomenal balsamic vinegar that exceeds anything you've ever tasted or bought in a grocery store. We enjoyed new bottles (aged 5 years) and very rare bottles over 160 years. Each one unique and bursting with flavor. Marcello (6th Gen) hosted us and served a full spread to try the balsamico on meat, cheese, strawberries, cake, and greens --- all local to the region. This experience is off the beaten path but worth adding to your itinerary!! It was bellisimo!!

Experience balsamic vinegar making history

Rick_O, Mar 2024

This was a wonderful exposure to the family history of the Cavedoni family and their expertise in balsamic vinegar. We thank our host for the experience. A 2-hour must see if you are in the area. And they export their products!

Dreamy and unforgettable

Mika_R, Nov 2023

Truly the most incredible experience. We felt like we were welcomed into the Cavedoni family as a close family friend. The entirely of the tour was done with intention, passion, and love. Our group all felt the same way leaving Acetaia Cavedoni. There is no place in the world like it. We look forward to our swift return.

Best balsamic tour! Educational and delicious!

Kimberly_D, Nov 2023

We had the best tour with Marcello, we learned so much about Balsamic (most importantly how to spot the imposters), how it's made, the history of their family and an excellent tasting experience. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful tour

Kelli_H, Oct 2023

This tour was amazing. Marcelo & his dad were wonderful. Very informative & fun. Would highly recommend

Old World Charm

Elizabeth_B, Oct 2023

This is a must and exactly what I was looking for! I so appreciated the small group experience, the tour operator went out of his way to accommodate travel since I was in Bologna and the train only goes to Vignola, he arranged taxi service when I could not. Very special to share a family owned business with it's traditions and celebration of Familia! The setting, Balsamic Vinegar education, food and overall experience was beyond my expectations!

A great, highly...

Dean_D, Oct 2023

A great, highly recommended, experience. A true family-operated Acetaia with an inspiring approach on making (and aging) balsamic di Modena. Also, value-wise, one of the best tasting experiences. You will get a chance to taste various ages, expensive ones as well, and later to accompany them with food and evaluate different pairings.

Great tasting and tour

Timothy_W, Oct 2023

Excellent tour delivered by Marcelo, sharing his family’s history making balsamic vinegar. But the tasting - oh, my… what delicious vinegar, and great pairings of meat, cheeses, and desserts. The wine was also very good. Well worth the price.

Passion, Love, and true Artisans!

peter_s, Oct 2023

The father and son that guided us had so much passion and love for what they do! They are true artisans and could not have been nicer about sharing their story and exceptional products with us. We were treated like royalty and had to pinch ourselves at times as we appreciated every minute there. Exceptional!

The passion this family...

Bree_S, Oct 2023

The passion this family has for this business and the people really shows. They were so warm, welcoming, and inviting. Their generosity overflowed. This is a must do if you are anywhere near it.

Could not have been better

Paula_J, Sep 2023

This was well worth the cost of the tour. It was knowledgeable, very kind and generous with tastings. Lambrusco wine they make, their Exceptional balsamic vinegar, excellent cheese and sliced meats all super high quality. We had a great experience

Great tour!

Kristen_h, Sep 2023

Fantastic tour!! It was a highlight of our trip to Italy. Very interesting and this family obviously loves what they do and enjoy having guests to share it with.

Great experience!

Daniel_M, Sep 2023

A great experience where we learned a lot not only about balsamic vinegar, but also about the families and the philosophy around it. 5 stars.

Amazing experience, we’ll worth the price

Kathleen_Y, Sep 2023

Wonderful experience all around. Way beyond my expectations. Very interesting history of making this traditional balsamic vinegar and appreciating the quality. Fantastic charcuterie with local Parma ham and parmigiana reggano cheese and wines. Not to mention dessert! We’ll worth the price.

Amazing Experience

Peter_W, Sep 2023

What an amazing experience! Was very interesting to learn everything about the craft of Balsamic. Paolo, was fantastic and the enthusiasm they have about their family business was incredible to see. Highly recommend!

An incredible afternoon with the Cavedoni family

Erin_M, Sep 2023

The afternoon we spent with the Cavedoni family was our most meaningful and memorable experience of our trip to Italy! They were gracious, welcoming, and we were so thrilled to learn about the history of their family and the care they put in to the making of their balsamic vinegars and other products. What a treat!

Such an amazing and...

Christina_G, Sep 2023

Such an amazing and memorable experience. It was beyond our expectations. Marcelo was an amazing host and guide. Highly recommend!

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