Mariangela’s family ‘acetaia’ (Italian for a place where vinegar is aged in barrels) was established by her great-grandfather Alfonso for their family’s use. Since then, the lofts of their historic house in Vignola have been filled with vinegar barrels made from organic grapes from their vineyards in Savignano sul Panaro. The acetaia, now known as “La Cà dal Non” (house of the grandfather), was officially started in 1996 by Mariangela and her brother. While studying at university, Mariangela developed an interest in the family tradition and decided to sell vinegar to the public in her grandfather’s name. Traditional balsamic vinegar can take 2-25 years to mature, fostering a deep respect for the process and the time it takes to create a great vinegar.

Mariangela loves working with the barrels and is fascinated by the idea of continuing a product started by someone she has never met. She spent a lot of time in their loft, learning from her father, and her time there now brings back fond memories of learning their family tradition together.

Mariangela is eager to share her culture, family history, and the tradition of vinegar making in Modena with travelers. On days when Mariangela is away, her mother Giovanna, also an expert in vinegar, will be your host.

Please note: Mariangela can be flexible with morning times, so if you would like to start slightly earlier or later, feel free to let her know when making your booking. Additionally, this producer offers a free tour directly on her site. The difference between their free offer and this experience is that it is a private experience with the owner herself and includes a food pairing and a bottle of travel-sized saba vinegar to take home.

Points of Interest

• Traveling Spoon

• Private balsamic vinegar tour
• Owner-led experience with host Mariangela
• Balsamic vinegar tasting
• Food pairing with regional produce

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Join Mariangela at her family home and vinegar acetaia for an engaging vinegar tour, tasting, and food pairing experience. Located in Vignola, a picturesque town 20 km from both Modena and Bologna, this traditional vinegar facility in the province of Modena offers a truly unique experience. Step into a world rich with history, explore the lofts, and enjoy the delicate aroma of traditional vinegar. Mariangela, the owner, will personally greet you in the tasting room and share her family’s vinegar production story. Discover the process of making traditional balsamic vinegar and saba, a grape juice condiment. Ascend to the historic loft to see how vinegar is aged. Conclude your visit in the tasting room with a vinegar and saba tasting, complemented by a food pairing featuring regional specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, bread, and seasonal fruit.

• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking
• Private, personalized experience
• 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
• 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
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.