Free guided tours and tastings by reservation

Book your experience at the Acetaia and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Balsamic Vinegar: discover our production rooms where the magic of our precious “Black Gold” comes to life, and taste the finest selections from the Acetaia Malpighi Collection, uncovering the exquisite and complex composition of the Balsamic Vinegar bouquet.

Our guided tours are free of charge and organized strictly by reservation. They are open to both small and large groups, lasting from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 60 minutes. Tours are available in Italian or foreign languages (English and French), hosted at one of our locations depending on availability:

The Taste&Tour Corporate Museum, located at via Vignolese 1.487 in Modena (just 300 meters from the Modena Sud highway exit). The Museum houses the authentic Balsamic Vinegar production rooms, featuring ancient batterie (sets of casks). Among these is a magnificent three-layer wooden barrel—a truly unique piece worldwide, relined and wrapped successively in 1500, 1750, and finally in 1920. Three distinct eras, three different lifestyles, yet a single vision: allowing the Balsamic Vinegar to continue its slow, patient journey through time. Inside the Museum, a collection of historical objects and corporate archives preserved by the Malpighi family since 1850 is beautifully displayed, certifying the very beginning of our family tradition. This heritage is proudly documented in our official publication "Acetaia Malpighi- artigiani del Made in Italy_3.pdf".
The Showroom in the historic center of Modena, located in Piazza Roma, within one of the city's most breathtaking and evocative squares, directly facing the grand Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale).

The visit includes:

A tour of the production rooms and an in-depth explanation of the craftsmanship behind Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP) and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP): this is where your sensory journey begins. These magical rooms, blessed with a microclimate of hot summers and freezing winters, cradle casks made of the finest woods where our vinegars slowly mature. Through the display of fully active batterie, you will discover the intricate human techniques of transferring (travasi) and topping-up (rincalzi).
A complimentary guided tasting of the entire Acetaia Malpighi Collection: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO (DOP), Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (PGI/IGP), Dark Dressings, Light Dressings, Flavored Dressings, Balsamic Pearls, and exclusive delicacies such as our Chocolates with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and traditional Saba. The tasting is conducted in a "vertical" style to gradually introduce your palate to the evolving depth, flavors, and ages of Balsamic Vinegar, transitioning from the youngest to the most mature. At the end of the tour, guests have the opportunity to purchase products from the Collection.

Upon request: We can arrange a curated aperitif featuring the finest culinary excellences of the Modena region, including aged Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, a trio of local cured meats, traditional bensone cake paired with Saba, Lambrusco wine of Modena, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (this option is available for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants, subject to a fee).

Book your Acetaia experience today:
Tel. +39 059 467725, tour@acetaiamalpighi.it

*We kindly recommend booking your tour at least 48 hours in advance. The tour is considered valid and confirmed only upon receiving an official confirmation from our staff via email or telephone.

A Friendly Note for Our Guests
Balsamic Vinegar teaches us the ultimate art of waiting, but for your tour, punctuality is of the essence. To guarantee the finest personalized experience and preserve the intimate, sacred atmosphere of our aging cellars, we kindly ask for your utmost punctuality regarding your booked time slot. This allows us to dedicate our full care and attention to you without group overlaps. Please note that in the event of a delay exceeding 15 minutes, the quality or fulfillment of the guided tour may be compromised, and we will no longer be able to guarantee the complete balsamic experience within our Museum. For a broader look at our corporate guidelines, you can reference our official file "COMPANY PROFILE_2025_low_3.pdf".