Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is one of Italy’s gastronomic treasures, loved and appreciated all over the world. Behind this precious product lies a significant amount of work, carried out not only by the producers but also by the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. What is the role of this consortium and why is it important?
An organization that makes a big difference
The Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is an organization that aims to protect and promote Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. This Consortium is responsible for ensuring the quality of the product through compliance with production regulations and monitoring the production chain. Furthermore, the Consortium promotes the image of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP by supporting information and taste education activities. In summary, it is useful to say that the Consortium primarily focuses on:
- Protecting tradition – It ensures that production processes follow the traditional procedures passed down through generations. (this might be deleted, it is more for DOP than for IGP)
- Promoting balsamic – The Consortium promotes the dissemination of gastronomic culture related to Balsamic Vinegar even beyond Italian borders.
- Defending consumers – Thanks to the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, consumers can rely on certain quality standards and important controls over raw materials and products on the market.
The vinegar producers and the Consortium
As you may have understood, also thanks to the work of the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, balsamic has become a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence recognized internationally.
Moreover, through the valid controls carried out by this organization, consumers can understand whether a product is of quality or not and if it has been made in the most correct way. All vinegar producers that wish to sell their Balsamic Vinegar with the IGP label must indeed register with the aforementioned consortium. Consequently, they must comply with specific guidelines, from grape selection to bottling. Only then can they obtain the seal that allows consumers to understand that their products are of quality.
The products approved by the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP
If you wish to purchase products approved by this Consortium, and therefore equipped with the seal that identifies IGP branded balsamics, you can visit our Balsamic Shop. This is the name of our retail point located just a few minutes from the historic center of Modena and a stone’s throw from our Vinegar Factory.
Our store is surrounded by ancient family vineyards, which have always allowed us to produce the Black Gold of Modena. In addition to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, we also have Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP and many other balsamic-based products. Everything we offer is made following the artisanal methods passed down from generation to generation.
We look forward to offering you many products approved by the Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and a journey dedicated to taste. Our shop is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
