Discovering the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena! | La Vacanza Travel

Discovering the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena!

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Modena
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  • 2 hours
  • Modena
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The experience takes place at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at th age of 22 she decided to turn his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, in the between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena.
The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and to share their knowledge and passion with them.
This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, Via Celeste 9, 41013, Castelfranco Emilia Italy

I viaggiatori visiteranno un'antica acetaia famigliare. L'acetaia è situata all'ultimo piano della casa della famiglia, un luogo nel cuore della campagna emiliana tra Modena e Bologna. I visitatori scopriranno gli usi, le tradizioni, i processi per fare l'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena dop. Conosceranno quindi perchè i modenesi amano così tanto questo prodotto e, alla fine della spiegazione, lo assaggeranno nei diversi invecchiamenti. Scopriranno il suo gusto intenso, equilibrato ed il suo profumo unico!

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Una persona dedicata alla spiegazione e alla degustazione di 5 balsamici di diversa età
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Acetaia Malagoli Daniele

Exclusions
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Transportation is NOT included: travelers will use their own car. If you won't have one, we can arrange the transfer for an extra cost. Also, please let us know in advance if you need the lift. Last but not least, dress comfortably; heels are not recommended!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Acetaia Malagoli Daniele e B&B, Via Celeste, 9, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy


Return Details

Acetaia Malagoli Daniele e B&B, Via Celeste, 9, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia MO, Italy

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Shengyin_Z

02 Apr, 2024

The host was super knowledgeable and nice! They helped me with transportation booking as well. I’ve learned the whole history and the way of production of Balsamic vinegar. We also got the chance to taste all different kinds of Balsamic vinegar. The Acetaia is in a quiet and peaceful place. Definitely recommend!

Carl_P

05 Dec, 2023

Our guide was so great, very personable, knowledgeable and helpful. She was one of the best we have had her in Italy.

haleychics

10 Oct, 2023

Laura was a fabulous guide through everything balsamic. We met the owner, Barbara as she was giving a cooking class. This location is also a bed and breakfast which I wish we would have known ahead of time because we definitely would have stayed! This tour is highly recommended!

Daniel_D

01 Sep, 2023

The guide was great, very friendly and informative. The tour was very small, which let us ask a lot of questions. The balsamic vinegar was excellent and well worth the trip to Modeno.

JGCD7

13 Oct, 2022

I wish I can bring more people to this experience. I came to this Acetaia knowing little of balsamic and leaving with an immense appreciation for the tradition and stories that make up Castelfranco Emilia and Modena. You gain a respect for the love that goes into producing balsamic. I was lucky to have been the only one booked that day and got a one on one experience with the owner Barbara who was very hospitable. She immediately welcomed me into her home and as soon as she was ready, brought me up to her Acetaia where I was met by the enthralling smell of the vinegar and the rows of barrels. She explained the history and stories that came with barrels. I honestly cannot look at balsamic vinegar the same way again. Barbara took the time and made sure I wasn’t left with any questions. After spending time in the Acetaia, we went to the shop where I got to taste the different vinegars and truly understood why it was worth learning what goes behind making true balsamic. I ended up buying a bottle which was reasonably priced. Not everyday you can buy something from someone with a product made by their own hands. A bit of information: the property is about a 10 min. drive from the Castelfranco Emilia station. Sofia was able to arrange transportation for me. I ended up paying about 30 euros going to and from which was reasonable, but it’s surely accessible if you have your own vehicle. I also thought being late was a problem since the trains the day of were having delays. I still made it in time, but Sofia is accessible through email so I had no problems.

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