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Acetaia Marchi Tour: Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
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8 Ratings
Provincia di Modena
Reserving a guided tour and tasting at Acetaia Marchi provides an exceptional opportunity to delve into family heritage and the creation of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Guests uncover the mysteries of the production process, explore the aging rooms, and sample a range of products, discovering culinary pairings that elevate each taste.
Reserving a guided tour and tasting at Acetaia Marchi provides an exceptional opportunity to delve into family heritage and the creation of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Guests uncover the mysteries of the production process, explore the aging rooms, and sample a range of products, discovering culinary pairings that elevate each taste.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Acetaia Marchi srl - Located at the entrance to the city of Modena, Acetaia Marchi is a family-operated enterprise dedicated to crafting Balsamic Vinegar. The Marchi family’s ancestors began storing barrels of this “Black Gold” in their attic in 1910, recognizing its immense value even then.
In their vineyards, only indigenous grape varieties are…
- Acetaia Marchi srl - Located at the entrance to the city of Modena, Acetaia Marchi is a family-operated enterprise dedicated to crafting Balsamic Vinegar. The Marchi family’s ancestors began storing barrels of this “Black Gold” in their attic in 1910, recognizing its immense value even then.
In their vineyards, only indigenous grape varieties are cultivated, deeply embedded in the traditions of the Modena and Reggio Emilia regions. The estate is surrounded by rows of both white and red grapes. These grapes are harvested, gently pressed, and the resulting must is cooked in open-air boilers.
The tour proceeds by taking visitors through one of the aging rooms for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. The most renowned Balsamic Vinegars are crafted from two ingredients: cooked must and wine vinegar, which are expertly combined and aged in wooden barrels. Balsamic Vinegars must mature for a minimum of 12 or even 25 years.
The tasting session offers a diverse range of products from the company’s catalog. Besides showcasing the taste variations, this segment also provides an in-depth explanation of potential culinary pairings.
What's Included
- Prestige tasting: Classic plus Parmigiano, sweet-sour jams, Balsamic pearls, optional liqueur/wine
- Guided tour (vineyards and aging room)
- Classic tasting: 4 PGI Balsamic Vinegars, 2 PDO Traditionals, plus 2 optional condiments
- Prestige tasting: Classic plus Parmigiano, sweet-sour jams, Balsamic pearls, optional liqueur/wine
- Guided tour (vineyards and aging room)
- Classic tasting: 4 PGI Balsamic Vinegars, 2 PDO Traditionals, plus 2 optional condiments
What's Not Included
- Food and beverage not mentioned
- Tips
- Food and beverage not mentioned
- Tips
Additional Information
- Acetaia Marchi is conveniently located at the gateway to Modena, just 500 meters from the ring road and 5 km from the historic city center, making it quick and easy to reach - and only 4 km from the Enzo Ferrari Museum.
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Visitors can enjoy a spacious private parking area with 22 spots available for cars or campers, ensuring a stress-free arrival.
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- Acetaia Marchi is conveniently located at the gateway to Modena, just 500 meters from the ring road and 5 km from the historic city center, making it quick and easy to reach - and only 4 km from the Enzo Ferrari Museum.
- Visitors can enjoy a spacious private parking area with 22 spots available for cars or campers, ensuring a stress-free arrival.
- The parking area is equipped with two charging stations for electric vehicles, ideal for eco-friendly travelers.
- Throughout your visit, you’ll be accompanied by four highly specialized guides who speak five foreign languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Polish.
Location
Acetaia Marchi srl
Strada Fossa Monda Nord
Customers must go independently to the indicated meeting point where they will meet the staff.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Susanhcpa
Feb 21, 2026
Must do Modena Balsamic Vinegar Tour - We were lucky enough to have Aurora lead us through the tour and tasting. Aurora is a very knowledgeable and poised young woman. She speaks English well and was able to easily explain the process of making balsamic vinegar and the different methods for aging the products. It was very interesting. The vineyard property is lovely. The tasting was comprehensive and extremely interesting. Definitely recommend this tour.
Also, just to let people know-the vineyard is located about 12 minutes drive from the Modena train station. There were many taxis right outside the station. Important information for tourists arriving in Modena by train.
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Anonymous32414
Jan 23, 2026
Warm, educational, and inviting family run experience - After reading Rick Steves' review on Acetaia Marche balsamic vinegar plant & tasting tour, my wife and I decided to give it a try.. Although I am not a "need to go on a vinegar tour" person, reservations were made online directly with the farm. Took taxi from Modena train starion to farm (€16). The farm operation was relocated there in 2015. However they still have older stock of vinegar from 1880's when the family was given a large starter vinegar barrel in 1905.
The tour with our guide, Aurora, was remarkably rewarding. The history of and making of balsamic vinegar DOP and IGP making IS AS MUCH or even more complex than fine wine. While on tour in the attic aging room, we noticed two workers decanting and transferring the aging vinegar from barrel to barrel. Turns out the lady working was the wife of the owner of the farm. Additionally, later downstairs the tour happened to cross paths with the owner and husband of the lady working in the attic. It is truly amazing that the owners were doing daily "grind "work instead of sitting behind a desk in a nice comfortable office. One felt the whole operation was run with hard work from top to bottom with respect for, and a genuine love in making their product. Learning the laws and regulations that guide these producers is unbelievable. The knowledge imparted by Aurora was insightful. She explained the slight differences in the acidity, flavor, sweetness, & smoothness of the lines. Preferences were uniquely different among tasters and was not necessarily just price points. We appreciated the hospitality of Mr. & Mrs. Marche, and their crew- the dedication in producing a quality product line of which they can be proud.
Rick Steves was right again. It was a gift of an experience. We send the next generation of Marche's good wishes to continue in this spirit so more people can visit and enjoy their wonderful hospitality and product.
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Rebekah_t
Jan 3, 2026
Discovering the secrets behind balsamic vinegar - This was honestly one of the highlights of my trip to Italy! I’m a huge foodie and always wondered how balsamic vinegar is made and how there seems to be taste difference—even with the stuff I buy in the US at a grocery store. My favorite was trying a 25 year aged balsamic vinegar with parmigiana cheese. There’s also a shop to buy souvenirs at the end. I would have bought more if my suitcase had the space!
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Isabellah211
Nov 26, 2025
Review - Our tour guide aurora was lovely and so informative about the process. She gave us a great dinner recommendation as well! The balsamic is so delicious and unlike what we have ever tried, truly black gold
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Roam813581
Oct 23, 2025
Fantastic tour - Brilliant tour, the lady who took us around was fantastic, told us so much and answered every question that was asked. The tasting at the end was everyone's favourite part. Highly recommended
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Vald535
Oct 10, 2025
Interesting and informative - We enjoyed learning about the different types of product. Our guide, Marta, was delightful. We had a great time sampling the various balsamic vinegars
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C627
Oct 5, 2025
Opened our eyes on a very special Italian product with a unique tour. - Our guide, Marta, was great. We had a small group of English speakers and we asked all kinds of questions. The tour was compact and we learned a lot which will help us buy balsamic in the future. An amazing story with a great tasting experience at the end. We bought some of the DOP and learned some great new ways of appreciating it. Well worth the trip from Bologna.
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Lucile_d
Aug 1, 2025
Good visit to Modena - Very good explanation of how to make vinegar in French. It was very rich and we tasted very good Balsamic vinegar
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