The whole world knows Modena as this Emilian city is closely linked to living well and being happy. How? The Emilian cuisine needs no grand introduction, and in Modena, it reaches unparalleled heights.
One could also mention a special ambassador of this city who has carried the banner of Modena everywhere in the world: we are talking about the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
To encourage a visit to Modena, one could also speak of the presence in this territory of the factories of the most important luxury cars in the world and its significant artistic heritage. Monuments such as the Ghirlandina, the symbol tower of the city, Piazza Grande, and the cathedral could be enough to entice anyone to visit.
But Modena also offers something more, a typical local product that is known all over the world and that here, in its land of origin, can be better understood: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. So, why not organize a Balsamic Vinegar Tasting of Modena to make the day more flavorful?
Discovering a Centuries-Old Tradition
Discovering what lies behind the centuries-old Modenese tradition of Balsamic Vinegar is a unique and unforgettable experience that can only become reality in this territory.
A vinegar cellar is an incredible place where one can fully immerse themselves in the art, passed down from generation to generation, of making the best Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP.
We are talking about that condiment, obtained from cooked grape must, which has become synonymous with absolute quality worldwide. Balsamic Vinegar is made only from grapes coming from seven types of vineyards: Lambrusco, Ancellotta, Trebbiano, Sauvignon, Sgavetta, Berzemino, Occhio di Gatta.
The Guided Tour in the Vinegar Cellar
The tours at Acetaia Marchi start right from the vineyards, with a wonderful walk in nature that will put every visitor in a good mood. Then you enter the vinegar cellar where you will find hundreds of certified barrels for maturation and aging.
Each phase of the processing will be presented to the visitor by knowledgeable staff in every aspect, from the grape pressing to the cooking of the must and the refining or aging in wooden barrels.
The barrels are stored in “batteries,” which means a group of at least three barrels that follow the three main phases: fermentation, maturation, and aging. The three barrels in the battery have different capacities, from the largest to the smallest, and with different essences that will give different qualities to the Vinegar, both from a visual, olfactory, and tasting perspective.
Thanks to the guides’ instructions, it will be possible to understand the many nuances that are contained in this pure product, which is referred to by locals as “The Black Gold of Modena.”
At the end of the visit, it will be possible to visit the shop, a store where various types of Modena Vinegar and products derived from it can be purchased. Even during the Traditional Visit, there is of course a strong presence of typical local products that will make the stay in the vinegar cellar particularly rich from the perspective of good food.
The Tasting of Modena Balsamic Vinegar and the Aperitif at Acetaia Marchi
The real highlight of the visit to the vinegar cellar is obviously the moment of tasting Modena Balsamic Vinegar, which transforms into an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
The tasting allows not only to savor our Vinegar but also other typical Emilian products. Our guests will enjoy a good glass of Lambrusco and find themselves in front of a delicious platter with local cold cuts, high-quality cheeses, onions with Vinegar, jams, and much more.
Instead of the classic tasting, it is also possible to choose the option of a guided tour with a concluding aperitif. In this case, we offer our guests a well-prepared aperitif. This option is ideal for those who want to spend more time inside our Vinegar Cellar, close to the vineyards and surrounded by nature and the intoxicating scent of grapes and balsamic. So, what type of guided tour do you prefer?
If you are visiting Modena and wish to have an experience of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP directly in the vinegar cellar, you can book your guided tour on our website, choosing the day, time, and language you prefer. We look forward to seeing you!
