Modena Balsamic Vinegar Tour & Tasting: Learn to Taste Age

Taste vinegar aged a quarter-century and guess its age by flavor alone

A thirty-minute balsamic vinegar tour and tasting at Acetaia Giusti in Modena with your host Monica, where you learn how the region's signature vinegar is made, visit two barrel rooms and a museum of vintage utensils, taste vinegars ranging from 5 to 25 years old, and leave with one bottle of Saporoso and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar. Monica speaks English, Italian, French or German and can arrange tours anytime between 9am and 6pm to fit your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Balsamic vinegar tour and tasting

• Meet host Monica at acetaia
• Learn about Modena balsamic vinegar
• Visit two barrel rooms
• Explore vintage vinegar utensils museum
• Taste vinegars aged 5 to 25 years
• Receive two bottles of vinegar

The experience

Thirty minutes is all it takes to understand why Modena's balsamic vinegar stands apart. You meet Monica directly at Acetaia Giusti, the modern acetaia where she guides you through two barrel rooms and a museum of vintage vinegar equipment. The Malpighi family's method hinges on two things: the ratio of black to white grape juice and the sequence of woods the vinegar moves through as it ages. Those details are what make their vinegar distinct from every other producer in the region.

The tasting is where the learning becomes real. You taste vinegars of different ages, ranging from 5 to 25 years, and try to determine how old each one is based on flavor alone. A glass of Lambrusco wine accompanies the tasting, and you leave with a 100 ml bottle of Saporoso and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar to take home.

What’s included

• Vinegar tour and tasting with Monica.
• a glass of Lambrusco wine.
• one 100 ml bottle of Saporoso and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning tourGuide in 4 languages · 11:30

Afternoon tourGuide in 4 languages · 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

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Is this one for you?The thirty-minute length fits a morning or afternoon slot without reshaping your day, and Monica's flexible scheduling between 9am and 6pm means you can slot it around other plans in Modena.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is the difference between Modena balsamic vinegar and other kinds?

Modena balsamic vinegar is defined by two factors: the proportion of black to white grape juice used and the specific sequence of woods the vinegar is transferred into as it ages. The Malpighi family's particular balance of these elements is what distinguishes their vinegar from other producers in the region.

How long does the tour take and when can I book it?

The tour runs thirty minutes. Monica is flexible on timing and can offer tours anytime between 9am and 6pm, so you can request a time that fits the rest of your day when you make your booking.

What will I taste during the tasting portion?

You'll taste vinegars of various ages, ranging from 5 to 25 years old, and try to identify the age of each one based on its flavor. A glass of Lambrusco wine is included with the tasting.

What do I get to take home?

You leave with one 100 ml bottle of Saporoso and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar, both produced by Acetaia Giusti.