Acetaia Comunale di Modena
Guided tours in English at the municipal vinegar factory every Saturday at 2:30 PM.
This production houses 3 sets of barrels: two smaller sets, consisting of 6 barrels, which have been named after the two rivers flowing near the city, Secchia and Panaro, . The third set, consisting of 10 barrels, is named after the belltower, Torre Ghirlandina. Since 2015, the barrels are producing Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP, which indicates a product aged for a minimum of 12 years. Only after 2028 the sets will produce the second and more aged type of Tradional Balsamic Vinegar, called Extravecchio, aged for a minimum of 25 years.
The Acetaia Comunale houses also three big barrique barrels ("mother barrels") with a capacity of 100 and 200 liters, used to feed the sets, and several other objctes such as the traditional vases in clay used to preserve vinegar called Tragni.
Opening hours
The Municipal Balsamic Vinegar Factory opens with guided tours only, on:
- Fridays 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm (in italian)
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm (in Italian)
- Saturdays 2.30 pm (in English)
Tickets and admission
- Regular admission: € 5.00.
- Admission is free for children up to 12, for persons with disabilities and their caretakers, for tour guides and interpreters, and for teachers accompanying groups of students of any age.
The price includes a guided tour and tasting.
Other information
- It's necessary to book on this website or at the Tourist information Office (+39 059-2032660 - info@visitmodena.it).
- Max. 20 guests are allowed for each visit
