Modena wine and balsamic tasting: Two producers in 4 hours

Five balsamic tastings and a vineyard visit on the Modena hills

A 4-hour activity in Modena pairing visits to a traditional balsamic vinegar producer and a family winery, where you taste five types of balsamic and three wines with local cured meats and mountain Parmesan. A live guide in English explains production methods at both sites, and the cellar sits on hillside terrain with views across the plain. Children under 16 can attend but cannot taste wine without parental permission.

The Experience

The experience starts at the Acetaia, a traditional vinegar producer set in a country farmhouse surrounded by open fields. Here the guide walks you through how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made (the customs, the aging process, the anecdotes that define the craft), and then you taste five different types, each one revealing how time and wood shape the flavor. After roughly an hour, you drive about 30 minutes to the cellar in the hills.

At the winery you walk the vineyard and the production area before tasting three wines paired with mixed cured meats and mountain Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The hilltop location means you get views across the plain while you taste. The whole activity runs four hours from start to finish. You'll need to arrange your own transport between the two sites unless you ask in advance to add a private driver. There are no taxis or buses in the area. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking through vineyards and farm buildings.

What’s included

• Five tastings of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena at the acetaia.
• three wine tastings at the cellar paired with mixed cured meats and mountain Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
• a vineyard walk.
• a live guide in English explaining production methods and history at both sites.

Days and timesTue–Sun · 10:30, 14:30 and 16:30

AgesAges 16+ · 12 to 15 years · 6 to 11 years · Under 6 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “The meeting point is located in Via Celeste 9 and the place is recognizable by a long street with street lamps and a gate in the middle of the same with a yello…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Acetaia Malagoli Daniele

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day, but not for a second major stop in Modena. Arrange private transport in advance if you don't have a car, since the two producers are 30 minutes apart and the area has no taxis or buses.

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Top questions

Can children come?

12 to 15 years; 6 to 11 years; under 6, free.

What exactly do you taste during the four hours?

You taste five different Traditional Balsamic Vinegars at the acetaia, then three wines at the cellar, each wine paired with cold cuts and mountain Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The guide explains the production methods and history behind each one.

Is transportation between the acetaia and the cellar included?

Transportation between the two sites is not included in the activity price. If you don't have a car, you can arrange a private driver in advance by letting the operator know when you book.

What is the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and why is it special?

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made through a slow aging process in wooden barrels, following methods passed down through generations. The guide explains the customs and production techniques that give it its distinctive dark color and complex flavor: locals call it Modena's black gold.

Will I see the vineyard during this experience?

Yes, at the cellar in the hills you visit the vineyard and the production area before tasting the wines. The hilltop setting also gives you views across the Modena plain.