Modena

Ancient Balsamic Vinegar Factory Tour & Tasting on Modena Hillside

€29,00

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Visit Modena’s scenic hills and witness the traditional crafting of Balsamic Vinegar. Enjoy a tasting of five exquisite varieties paired with local specialties.

Free cancellation, 24 hrs before

Duration: 1.0 hour

Small groups up to 12 participants

English, Italian

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What travellers says ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Karahan– Turkey
We tried things we wouldn’t have discovered otherwise
Ingrid – Sweden
Really enjoyed the tour and the food
Vicki – Australia
A word of advice is to skip lunch and dinner if, like us, you’re doing the 14:30 tour

Modena

Highlights

Enjoy a guided tasting of 5 artisanal Balsamic Vinegars
Visit aging rooms with barrels made of fine woods like oak and cherry
Explore scenic vineyards in Modena’s picturesque hills
Discover the secrets of traditional Balsamic Vinegar production

Includes

Tasting of 5 Balsamic Vinegar varieties
Guided tour through vineyards and production areas
Visit to the Balsamic aging rooms (bottaie)
Entry to the Balsamic museum
Grissini and water for tasting pairings

Excludes

• Transportation to and from the location
• Additional food or wine purchases beyond the included tasting

Meeting point

Acetaia Sereni

Modena

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Full description

Immerse yourself in the heart of Emilia's gastronomic tradition with a sensory journey dedicated to the King of Vinegars: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. This experience will take you to discover a charming family-run rural estate nestled among the suggestive hills of Modena, away from the hustle and pollution of the city, where time seems to have stood still to preserve a centuries-old secret.The tour will begin outdoors in the vineyards, where you can admire rows of Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes and understand the importance of the raw material and the connection to the land and environment.Next, you will enter the heart of the activity: the cooking room and the two aging cellars. Here, surrounded by an intense and intoxicating aroma, you will walk among ancient wooden casks where the famous Black Gold has been aging for centuries. A local guide will reveal to you the strict rules of the DOP and IGP regulations, explaining the slow process of racking and topping that transforms cooked must into a creamy and extraordinary elixir.The highlight of the experience will be a guided tasting with a view of the vineyards. You will learn the tasting technique, using the official ceramic spoon. You will taste different selections, from younger, fresher condiments to the precious reserves aged for over 12 and 25 years, discovering the ideal pairings to enhance each dish.Whether you’re a food enthusiast or a curious traveler, this journey through the hills of Modena is an unforgettable experience that will leave your senses enchanted and your appreciation for Balsamic Vinegar deeply enriched.