PRIVATE Owner-Led Balsamic Tour & Tasting in Vignola, Modena

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PRIVATE Owner-Led Balsamic Tour & Tasting in Vignola, Modena

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 US$42.45  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 15, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Explore the flavors of traditional balsamic vinegar on a private tour in Vignola, Modena. Join owner Mariangela for a tasting and food pairing with regional specialties. Discover history and taste joy.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Meet your host Mariangela at her family home and vinegar acetaia for a vinegar tour, tasting and food pairing. The vinegary is in Vignola, a town 20km from Modena center and 20 km from Bologna. Visiting this charming traditional vinegary in the province of Modena is a truly unique experience: you enter a world full of history, visit lofts and breathe in the delicate perfume of traditional vinegar. Mariangela, the owner herself will welcome you into the tasting room where you will hear about her family's story of vinegar production. Learn about how traditional balsamic vinegar and saba (a grape juice condiment) are made. Then walk up to the historic loft and get a glimpse into how vinegar is aged. Return to the tasting room for a vinegar and saba tasting as well as a food pairing with signature ingredients of the region - Parmigiana Reggiano cheese, Parma ham and bread, and seasonal fruit.

What You Get

Taste different balsamic vinegars and Saba paired with regional produce
Meet the owner and experience balsamic vinegar at its source
Learn how traditional balsamic vinegar is produced and aged.
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please note that this producer does offer a free tour directly on her site. The difference between their free offer and this experience is that it is a private experience with an expert and includes a food pairing
  • Mariangela can be flexible with time in the morning so if you would like to start slightly earlier or later feel free to let her know when making your booking
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Please also note that the vinegary is in Vignola, a town located 20km from Modena and 20 km from Bologna
  • On days that Mariangela is not available, a member of her family will give you a tour of their vinegary
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

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Vignola

Discover the secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar during a private visit to a family-run acetaia in Vignola, just outside Modena. Meet your local host, learn how balsamic vinegar is made and aged in wooden barrels, then taste different vinegars and Saba paired with regional cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit. Meet your host Mariangela, a fun and energetic host, at her family vinegary in Vignola, 20 km from Modena and 20 km from Bologna. Hear about Mariangela's family story of producing balsamic vinegar. Learn about how traditional balsamic vinegar, saba and balsam saba are made. Get an insider’s glimpse into how vinegar is aged in a variety of differently sized wooden barrels. Return to the tasting room or a farmer’s table, weather permitting, for a vinegar and saba spoon tasting as well as a food pairing. Your tour and tasting will last about two hours. On days that Mariangela is away, her mother Giovanna, also an expert at vinegar will be your host.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Acetaia La Ca' dal Non 1883 Vignola, Via Ghiaurov, Vignola Provincia di Modena Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 41058

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Meet your host at her home at acetaia in Vignola in the province of Modena, about 20 km from Modena city center and Bologna. Exact address and directions can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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based on 47 reviews
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The excellence of the vinegar
July 09, 2026

"La Maison du grand-père" we visited twice over the years, and each time we were warmly welcomed, with tastings and advice from the mother of the establishment. As a cabinetmaker, I was also able t...read more

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Wonderful!!!!
October 21, 2025

This experience was worth every penny. We learned so much about the process of making high quality balsamic. From start to finish it earned high marks. From Mariangela giving very concise direction...read more

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What a very special place...
October 17, 2025

What a very special place to visit. Our host was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about her craft and it was an honor to have it shared with us during our visit. The food pairing with the vi...read more

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A wonderful experience
February 02, 2025

The tour was led by the gracious matriarch of the company. It was so interesting to learn the process of vinegar production and to see the barrels

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"An Inspiring Journey into the Art of Vinegar Making"
November 06, 2024

Thank you for the wonderful tour of your vinegar facility. Experiencing your passion and dedication to the craft was truly inspiring. We were fascinated by the traditional methods and attention to ...read more

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