Tour of a vinegar cellar with a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO

In the countryside between Modena and Bologna, you’ll visit a vinegar cellar to discover how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO is made, with a tour that will conclude with a guided tasting.

The experience will begin at the family home, where you’ll be welcomed with a slice of homemade cake, accompanied by an espresso or a cappuccino. Your host will tell you about the family’s history and the tradition of balsamic vinegar, explaining the care and time required to produce it.

You’ll then proceed to the historic attic of the vinegar cellar, where the vinegar ages for decades in wooden barrels. Amid the aromas of cooked grape must, you’ll discover the production process and the role of aging, learning about the characteristics that distinguish traditional balsamic vinegar.

The tour will conclude with a guided tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO at various stages of aging, allowing you to appreciate the differences in flavor resulting from the aging process. You’ll also sample a selection of artisanal specialties made with balsamic vinegar.