The Balsamic Vineyards: A digital guide to discover ancient vinegar factories.

The history of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP isn't just written in the bottle: it's written over time, in the patience of the barrels resting in the vinegar cellars and in the stories of those who have guarded its secrets for generations.

As a historic family business that has been dedicated to the production of this excellence for five generations, for us it is It was an honor to participate in the official presentation of the guide “Le Vie del Balsamico”, a project born from the collaboration between the Consortium for the Protection of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP and Unexpected Italy, an innovative startup founded by Elisabetta Faggiana and Savio Losito.

The event, which was held on Tuesday April 21, 2026, in the evocative setting of the Ridotto of the Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni in Modena, marked an important moment for our region: the creation of a digital compass dedicated to the discovery of Modena's ancient vinegar factories. Not just places of production, but spaces steeped in history, passion, and family dedication, where time stands still to allow cooked must to transform into black gold.

The guide was created with the aim of accompanying food enthusiasts and curious travelers—those who don't settle for superficial details, but seek the authentic soul of Italian products—to discover a unique cultural heritage. The genesis of this ambitious mapping project is explained by Elisabetta Faggiana, CEO of Unexpected Italy, said:

"This project is the result of ten months of visits Intense encounters and valuable discussions. We traveled miles, entering the homes and vinegar factories of many producers and members of the Consortium. Our goal was to map not just physical places, but life stories: we wanted to make that fascinating world, made of tradition and dedication, which defines the identity of a region accessible to those seeking authenticity. Modenese."

Participating in this project means reaffirming our commitment to creating a culture around a great local and Made in Italy excellence: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. We firmly believe that to fully understand this product, it is necessary to know its origins, its connection to the land, and the mastery that each family puts into their work.

We invite you to discover the guide "The Ways of Balsamic Vinegar" and, above all, to come visit us. Because behind every drop of our condiments and our Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, there is a true passion. A story worth hearing, tasting, and experiencing.