Modena: Balsamic Vinegar Tasting & Production Tour

About this tour

Visit Modena’s scenic hills and witness the traditional crafting of Balsamic Vinegar. Enjoy a tasting of five exquisite varieties paired with local specialties.

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Balsamic Vinegar production with our Balsamic Vinegar Tasting & Production Tour, set in the stunning hills of Modena. Known as AltaModena, this picturesque region offers the ideal environment for cultivating the Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes that form the foundation of our high-quality vinegar.

Your journey begins with a guided tour through our family-owned vineyards, where you’ll learn about the local terroir and its influence on the grapes. From the fields, we’ll take you into the heart of production, starting with the cooking of grape must. This step is essential in concentrating the sugars that give Balsamic Vinegar its distinctive flavor. You’ll then explore our aging rooms, featuring traditional wooden barrels made from oak, cherry, and other fine woods, each contributing unique characteristics as the vinegar matures over years.

A highlight of the tour is a visit to our Balsamic museum, where you’ll dive into the history of the Sereni family, producers of Balsamic Vinegar since the early 1900s. Learn how the process has evolved while maintaining its roots in time-honored methods.

The experience culminates with a tasting of five exquisite Balsamic Vinegars, ranging from 8-year-old I.G.P. varieties aged in oak and cherry wood to the prestigious Traditional Balsamic Vinegar D.O.P. “Extravecchio”, aged over 25 years. You’ll savor these unique flavors paired with local specialties such as grissini.

After the tasting, take time to browse our onsite shop, where you can purchase a range of vinegars and condiments, with the option for worldwide shipping. This tour offers a true taste of Modena, blending tradition, flavor, and craftsmanship into an unforgettable experience.

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic Balsamic Vinegar, where centuries-old traditions meet the breathtaking landscapes of Modena’s rolling hills. This tour invites you to experience the art of creating this renowned delicacy, from vineyard to bottle, in the region where it all began.

Located at 350 meters above sea level, our estate offers the perfect setting for producing the finest Balsamic Vinegar. The tour begins with a stroll through our family-owned vineyards, nestled on clay-limestone hills ideal for cultivating Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes, the essential base for our vinegar. You will learn about the terroir that shapes the flavor profile of the grapes and ultimately, the vinegar. From the cooling breezes of the nearby Panaro River to the rich soil, every element here plays a vital role in creating the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.

Next, you’ll be guided through the production process, starting with the cooking of grape must, a crucial step that concentrates the natural sugars. You’ll see the special cooking room where the must is heated in open kettles to begin its transformation. From there, we visit the aging rooms, featuring two bottaie (barrel aging rooms), where the must matures for years in barrels crafted from various high-quality woods such as oak, chestnut, cherry, and juniper. Each wood type imparts a unique flavor and complexity to the vinegar, allowing it to develop the deep, rich characteristics that Balsamic Vinegar is famous for.

During the tour, we’ll also stop by our Balsamic museum, where you’ll explore the rich history of Balsamic Vinegar production in the Modena area. Learn how the techniques and traditions have been passed down through generations, from the humble beginningsin the early 1900s to the present-day operation, which includes over 1,500 barrels.

The highlight of the experience is, of course, the guided tasting of five distinct types of Balsamic Vinegar, each representing the best of our production:

These tastings are more than a simple sampling—they are a journey through time and tradition, each vinegar offering a different expression of the process. The flavors range from robust and intense to delicately sweet, and you’ll savor them alongside local delicacies such as grissini and fresh water, creating perfect pairings that highlight the vinegar’s versatility.

Whether you’re a food enthusiast or a curious traveler, this journey through the hills of Modena is an unforgettable experience that will leave your senses enchanted and your appreciation for Balsamic Vinegar deeply enriched.