In a fourteenth-century Modena mansion, the Barbieri family produces Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP, including twelve- and twenty-five-year cuvees. The vinegars and accessories sell through the online shop, and tours can be booked at the acetaia.
Best for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP and booked acetaia tours
Giusti has aged balsamic vinegar in the attic barrel cellars, the 'Antiche Acetaie', of its Modena estate since 1605. The Strada Quattro Ville site pairs working production with the Museo Giusti and guided tastings, feeding six boutiques from Milan to Catania.
Best for Aged balsamico and gift-worthy vinegar flights.
A Modena family has aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP here since 1850, tending some 3,500 barrels. Bottles and seasonings sell through the online shop, and the acetaia offers free guided tours and tastings.
Best for DOP balsamic vinegar aged in 3,500 barrels since 1850
The Giusti salumeria in central Modena has curated cured meats, cheeses and artisan specialties for generations, offering gift boxes and a made-to-order counter. Its adjoining hosteria and bottiglieria round out the enogastronomia on Via Farini.
Devoted to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP, this store on Piazza Mazzini gathers bottlings from small family acetaie. Buyers can taste and shop in the historic-centre store or order the full range online with worldwide shipping.