Unfortunately, we did not have time to visit Acetaia Malpighi, but luckily we found a small boutique shop on Piazza Roma. The young hostess was so charming and knowledgeable and we were the only customers. She explained us the vinegar production process, which was completely...More

This is the real deal....the only ingredient is grape juice (red and white). It takes years to get the right taste...or you can get the one in the supper market with added sugar and wine. I learned a lot and tasted the various products. I...More

Although I use balsamic vinegar I never realised there could be so much involved in its production. At Acetaia Malpighi we are talking about the very highest quality balsamic, and the process, as presented by Monica, is fascinating and very well put across. It was...More

Modena is the home of balsamic vinegar and the Malpighi family are the best of the best. They have barrels going back to 1730 and some of the vinegars are 40 years old. We tried many types and blends and we saw the whole process....More

The Lady was outstanding with her knowledge of the grapes and process of making the Balsamic Vinegars. The tasting was extremely well done with a lot of care and respect to the generations of knowledge. I recommend this place as an extremely good place to...More

We had a personal tour in English that lasted 45 minutes and then we tasted numerous vinegars they produce. The tour is very informative on how balsamic wine and other products are produced and sold.

Maybe this started out as a factory tour, but it has devolved into a showroom tasting and sales place. Even though I asked questions, I still have no idea how the vinegar is actually aged and how the process occurs. Don't get me wrong--the "guide"...More