Vinegar Establishments in Modena Prepare for 2024 to Welcome Tourists: Acetaie Aperte
Modena, Italy is set to host the annual event, Acetaie Aperte (Open Vinegar Houses), on September 29, 2024. This event promises a unique opportunity to dive deep into the history, culture, and flavours of the renowned Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.
Over 30 vinegar houses will open their doors to the public, offering a rare glimpse into the art and history of balsamic vinegar production. Among the participants are some of Modena's most distinguished producers, such as Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, Acetaia del Cristo, and Acetaia Fondo Toschina.
Acetaia Fondo Toschina, a small, family-owned vinegar house, has been preserving the artisanal nature of balsamic vinegar production for generations. Their vinegar is made from the must of Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes, cooked slowly before being aged in a series of barrels made from different types of wood. The aging process can take anywhere from 12 to 25 years, and each barrel imparts its own unique flavour to the vinegar.
Visitors to Acetaia Fondo Toschina during Acetaie Aperte will be able to witness the family's dedication firsthand and sample the different varieties of vinegar that have been carefully crafted over the years.
Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, established in 2015, offers guided tours, cooking classes, and combined tours to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factories and Lambrusco wineries. Their vinegar is produced from local grapes of Trebbiano and Lambrusco, aged for a minimum of 12 years.
Acetaia del Cristo, one of the most prestigious vinegar houses in Modena, run by the Barbieri family for four generations, uses wooden barrels made from cherry, oak, chestnut, and juniper for aging its vinegar. Some batches are aged for over 50 years. Visitors during Acetaie Aperte can tour the aging rooms and sample vinegars that have been aged for varying lengths of time.
For the most accurate and complete list of participating vinegar houses at Acetaie Aperte 2024, it is recommended to consult the official event website or contact the Consorzio Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. Other notable vinegar houses, such as Acetaia Delizia Estense, are also expected to participate, as confirmed by their Instagram announcement of bookings open until late 2024.
Acetaie Aperte 2024 is an event not to be missed for culinary enthusiasts or those looking to explore one of Italy's most iconic food traditions. So, mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey through the rich balsamic vinegar tradition of Modena.
Embrace sustainable living and healthy cooking by experiencing global cuisines at Acetaie Aperte 2024, a lifestyle event in Modena, Italy focusing on food-and-drink and home-and-garden. Participating vinegar houses, such as the historic Acetaia Fondo Toschina and prestigious Acetaia del Cristo, offer unique insights into the art of balsamic vinegar production and tastings of their centuries-aged varieties. To enhance your food-and-drink itinerary, consider booking guided tours and cooking classes at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, which also pairs vinegar tastings with visits to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factories and Lambrusco wineries.
