Via Mavora, 154, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy
IF YOU NEED A LIFT TO REACH US FROM THE CENTER OF MODENA WE CAN ORGANIZE A SHUTTLE BUS AT THE COST OF €10 EACH PERSON (RETURN TRIP) FROM MODENA STATION (the service is guaranteed if booked at least 24 hours in advance).

Start time

12:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
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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Heather_C

Great presentation on the traditional balsamic vinegar production process and family history of the Acetaia. Lunch was extensive & scrumptious from start to finish! Vegetarian substitute for the cured meat platter was also provided, which was much appreciated and enjoyed. Also recommend booking the return shuttle from the Modena train station to the Acetaia to make the most of the delicious wine and liqueurs which are also part of the lunch. We had great company at our table and the family and staff were very welcoming. A very enjoyable experience that we highly recommend.

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Excellente

Joseph_B, Apr 2024

The experience of being able to learn and taste traditional aceto balsamic from loving family members in the countryside.

Great time

Dan_B, Apr 2024

We had a great time learning, laughing, feasting, and drinking in this beautiful place with knowledgeable and dedicated people. I will certainly appreciate balsamic vinegar in new ways.

Balsamic vinegar education

Becky_Z, Mar 2024

Beautiful drive in the countryside to this location. The vineyards and farmhouses were pictures to remember. The explanations of the vinegar were very informative. The lunch with the vinegar pairing was eye opening. We were very happy with our experience!

A wonderful afternoon

Henry_S, Jan 2024

We had a wonderful couple of hours with Mario, Marco and their family. It was a very personable experience. We learnt about how high-quality, authentic balsamic vinegar is made, followed by a feast (complete with their family recipes) to try the vinegar varieties with different foods. Highly recommended.

What a fun and delicious...

Maria_S, Dec 2023

What a fun and delicious way to spend an afternoon! Marco and everyone at the property were wonderful and I loved learning the family history and process. The shuttle was so helpful. I wish I could have spent more time.

🤌🤌🤌🤌

Joshua_M, Nov 2023

Fantastic experience, the location is great the Balsamic is phenomenal! Our host was very helpful with suggestions on how to pair which balsamic with which foods 100% recommended. We travelled from Bologna and it’s worth the 45 minute journey!

Interesting tour and amazing food!

Heather_C, Nov 2023

Great tour of the main product of Modena

Cindy_H, Nov 2023

Excellent tour. Lunch was wonderful. Would have been nice to see their bigger factory where the larger amount of barrels were aging or maybe see the vineyards where the grapes were grown. The family was very nice and hospitable. I would definitely recommend. I learned a lot

Sharing in a family's journey Italian style!

Gina_c, Nov 2023

This tour was simply magical from beginning to end. The warmth you feel immediately from the property and especially the hosts is beyond compare. The history is rich and they share it humbly. The lunch along with the tasting was michelin star quality! Do not miss this!

Excellent experience!

Sarah_Z, Nov 2023

What a wonderful experience. Marco was incredibly kind. The food was fresh and delicious, and the people who we shared our lunch table with were lovely. This was a highlight of our weeklong trip in Italy! Thanks for a wonderful adventure.

A must do

Meaghan_J, Oct 2023

An absolute must do. Knowledgeable guides in a family home with phenomenal foods for tasting. Highly recommended

Interesting and fun

deborah_g, Oct 2023

The process of producing balsamic is quite complicated and they explained it well. Congenial group added to the fun. My only suggestion is that all guides learn to project their voices, since it was a little hard to hear her sometimes during the outside presentation and very hard to hear up in the attic, since the windows were open and someone outside was doing another presentation at the same time. But a very wonderful experience anyway.

Great day at the farm

Pamela_M, Oct 2023

Great information about a fascinating tradition. The host arranged transportation to/ from Modena train station. Lunch and tasting were great!!! Highlight of our trip.

Great people, great lunch - and the vinegar is outstanding.

Philip_B, Oct 2023

A delightful family welcome by the owners. Excellent explanation of how Balsamic vinegar is made. They also provided a really good lunch - thank you.

Enjoyable day! Lovely meal in a country setting.

Anne_P, Oct 2023

Enjoyable meal in country environment. The balsamic vinegar added context and flavour. Enjoyed the company of some lovely people we met at lunch.

Tasty vinegar and lunch

Leslie_B, Oct 2023

We learned so much about Balsamic Vinegar! It was interesting and delicious. All the employees and owners were friendly. We had a fantastic time!

Must do in Modena

Teun_B, Oct 2023

Communication was good and the hostel were excellent. From hearing how their family business became what it now is and the whole process of producent balsamic vinegar to the amazing lunch, this is a must if you like good food an are around Modena!

We very much enjoyed this...

Karen_G, Oct 2023

We very much enjoyed this tour. The information was in depth and the lunch was phenomenal! It was so nice to be invited into the home villa of this family and to be served such a wonderful meal. It was very tasty and plentiful!

Lovely learning luncheon!

Amy_J, Oct 2023

This experience was top notch!! The communication from the beginning was excellent. We arranged for a shuttle pick up from the train station and he was prompt. The villa is lovely and the setting is beautiful. We were offered refreshment as we arrived and sat in the shade to visit with the other attendees. The luncheon was delicious. It was a large group attending the tasting - possibly 45 persons-and there was plenty of food for all. We met some lovely people at our table. We got to go to the attic and learn how the balsamic is made. Then taste tested two different years. We were able to use the vinegar on our luncheon food with no restraint. It was delicious. They do offer for sale their product, but at a better price than in town. But absolutely no pressure to purchase. We were very happy with the activity and would highly recommend it!

A great day in Modena

James_R, Oct 2023

This was a very family oriented lunch and tasting from the owners son picking us up at the train station to meeting the father and eating his families recipes. The balsamic is the highest quality one can make. The introduction to how the balsamic is made and showing us around the family home was a relaxing afternoon