Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar Tour: The Oldest in Modena
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Modena, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Wine-tasting in Italy is almost a traveler’s rite of passage, but few tours explore the equally rich traditions of vinegar production. With this tour, visit one of Modena’s oldest traditional balsamic vinegar producers, touring the vineyards and seeing all the stages of production from the pressing of grapes to the barrel aging. The tour includes plenty of vinegar samples, regional food tastings, and a bottle of wine produced on-site.
- Visit one of the oldest balsamic vinegar producers of Modena
- An up-close look at all stages of vinegar production
- Sample aged balsamic vinegar, plus food and wine
- Meet a member of the family which has produced vinegar for generations
What's Included
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Guerro di Qua, 2, 41014 Ca' Montanari MO, Italy
If you are coming from Bologna by train take the train FROM BOLOGNA TO VIGNOLA AND Then a taxi Write on google maps Acetaia Cavedoni if you need more information please to write an e mail or call at our mobile phone +393200822214 25km far from Modena city center 40km far from Bologna city center
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.3:00 pm
Itinerary
Meet your host, a family member of the seven-generation Antica Acetaia Cavedoni dal 1860, directly at the vinegar cellar for a two-hour small-group tour. Begin with an overview of the history and production of authentic Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, then set out to stroll through the vineyards to learn about the types of grapes used to produce this premium vinegar.
Afterwards, head inside the vinegar cellar to visit the barrel rooms while hearing about the intricate aging process. End with a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged from five to 30 years, plus gourmet foods from the region and Lambrusco wine produced on the same estate. You will have time to purchase balsamic vinegar and other specialties from the cellar shop after the tasting.
Afterwards, head inside the vinegar cellar to visit the barrel rooms while hearing about the intricate aging process. End with a tasting of balsamic vinegars aged from five to 30 years, plus gourmet foods from the region and Lambrusco wine produced on the same estate. You will have time to purchase balsamic vinegar and other specialties from the cellar shop after the tasting.
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Acetaia Cavedoni
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Stan_S
Easily one of the best things we did during our time in Italy. Elisa was a highly knowledgeable and engaging guide, and Marcelo made time to talk with us as well. The combination of culinary and family passion they put into their product and into your experience was terrific. The food tasting at the end really helped bring everything together, leaving us with a lot of new ideas on how to enjoy balsamico as an enhancement to a variety of dishes. I cannot recommend this particular tour highly enough.
Reviews
5.0
based on 268 reviews
Stan_S, Apr 2026
Easily one of the best things we did during our time in Italy. Elisa was a highly knowledgeable and engaging guide, and Marcelo made time to talk with us as well. The combination of culinary and family passion they put into their product and into your experience was terrific. The food tasting at the end really helped bring everything together, leaving us with a lot of new ideas on how to enjoy balsamico as an enhancement to a variety of dishes. I cannot recommend this particular tour highly enough.
Deanna_I, Jan 2026
The guide and the owners were very welcoming, and explained so much about the process that I feel like an expert on balsamic vinegar now! I highly recommend this tour if you are a cook, or just like to eat good food.
Diane_P, Dec 2025
Passionate father and son team provided one of the best tours we've ever had. They spent time explaining the entire process of balsamic vinegar production, how to distinguish authentic DOP products, and shared their family tradition of a "batteria" of vinegar for each new family member. Their tasting presentation exceeded expectations-- delicious bread, mortadella, prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese all paired with their different balsamic products. This was memorable and very, very special.
Nicole_L, Nov 2025
This was the highlight of my Italy trip! So glad I picked this tour. Elisa was super friendly, informative and passionate about balsamic vinegar. Didn’t expect to meet two generations of the owners but they came to greet us too, really made us feel like vinegar making is so much more than just a family business for them. They truly love balsamic vinegars and want to share everything they know about vinegar making and tasting with their visitors. This was part of my birthday gift for my partner and we both had a wonderful time.
Patrick_D, Nov 2025
Great visit into a family-run balsamic vinegar winery. The staff (i. e., the family) is very enthusiastic about their history and their product.
Jerry_T, Oct 2025
Very personal introduction to balsamic vinegar process. Owner family involved in tour and gave us great history. Can’t wait to return next year when on-site B&B is completed. Also strongly recommend stopping for lunch at il Cappero alle Mura in Castelvetro.
Bruce_H, Oct 2025
Was a great tour, in a beautiful setting, and our tour guide was wonderful.. Learned a lot about balsamics and how they are made.
And we were given a generous amount of food to sample the product with.
ROBERT_L, Oct 2025
It was quite simply outstanding! Not to be missed. We met some of the family, heard history, learned how balsamic is made and wondered about the future of these small family farms. Really a step back in time. And if you’re lucky (We happened to be the only 3 people that AM) you might get to taste the over 125 year old balsamic! We bought an 80 year old bottle! This is truly a family operation and the guide was so knowledgeable. Enjoy!
Kelly_O, Oct 2025
Highly recommend this tour!! We learned so much and had incredible balsamic. The owners really made you feel like family while we enjoyed a wonderful tasting. We left extremely full and happy. I cannot say enough good things!!
Kristina_M, Oct 2025
Great experience, highly recommend! The tour and tasting were informative and a great value. Truly loved the experience.
Andrea_S, Sep 2025
Elisa was very knowledgable about the balsamic and the family history of the owners.
Paolo, Marcello and Elisa were very friendly and their products were excellent.
The lunch provided was all local products and tasted amazing. It was very interesting pairing the different balsamic to the food, especially the dessert.
Their wine was very nice but it didn’t overtake or spoil the taste of the balsamic.
JACK_G, Sep 2025
Terrific experience. Met two members of the family and got to learn a lot about the process and history. Learned important facts about buying balsamic when at home. Our guide, Eliza , was FANTASTIC. Knew everything and was just a sweetheart. Loved every minute of the tour. Tasted 145 year old product. WOW!
cary_h, Sep 2025
The education and hospitality is excellent.
They will explain how to tell the real thing from imposters. The gourmet tour samples how balsamic enhances food.
Cambria_A, Aug 2025
I think this was the tastiest tour I did while I was in Italy. I will start by saying that Paolo is beyond kind and went out of his way to make me feel welcomed. I happened to have the luck of being the only person that booked the tour at that time, so I had a private tasting and it was awesome. The acetaia was beautiful and you could immediately tell how much love and passion have been put into this estate over the past generations. This is a small family business and you won't taste this delicious balsamic vinegar anywhere else. They also served their own Lambrusco wine which was the best. I would totally do this tour again! Afterwards, Paolo even called me a taxi since I took public transportation out there and there wasn't a bus back for a few hours. This is the type of business you think of when you imagine one in the Italian countryside: small, family run and just beautiful in every way. You won't regret this tour or supporting this amazing family.
Halle_K, Aug 2025
We booked this last minute and had the most wonderful time. It was so fun to learn the history of the family’s balsamic and get to try so many different ones! It was one of our favorite experiences in Italy it’s hard to even put into words how wonderful it was!
Kelvin_Y, Jul 2025
What a great experience learning and trying the different aged balsamics. Marcello and Paolo's family history and story of over 160yrs was was truly amazing to hear.
We got to try the 7yr, 8yr, 19yr, 25yr, 50yr to 130yr old balsamic with locally produced parmesan (12 and 36 month), Parma ham, mortadella and salami. Topped if off with some homemade dessert!!
A truly unique experience here in modena!!
Would like to thank the family picking and dropping us off at the train station!!
Mariella_E, Jun 2025
Elisa and Paolo were such incredible hosts. We enjoyed every moment of our visit - from the informative tour to the wonderful tasting. I can’t recommend this experience enough and can’t wait to go back again!
janet_b, Jun 2025
Very informative visit in beautiful location, with delicious food/drink and tastings. Located well out of Modena in the countryside, so needs a taxi there and back unless you have a car or maybe fancy cycling!
Scott_W, Jun 2025
This is a wonderful place run by a beautiful family for 5 generations! They have Balsamic barrels from the 1800’s! Great tasting along with many foods to try with their products! We bought several bottles and plan to restock thru their website in the future!!
Adam_S, May 2025
Excellent tour! Our guide, Elisa, was very knowledgeable and engaging. Her English was perfect and the tour itself is such a great experience. The tastings are delicious and plentiful. You’ll never look at Balsamic Vinegar the same way again!
Ann_B, May 2025
This was a really great tour. The process of making this genuine balsamic vinegar was so interesting. This authentic product is not available outside of Italy. We got to sample the vinegar through different stages of aging, including one that was 165 years old. The tour ended with a delicious lunch. We were able to purchase the products there and I had some shipped home at a very reasonable rate.
I highly recommend this tour.
George_T, May 2025
This tour was amazing. You truly get to understand the process of balsamico production and gain an appreciation for the family.
DoreenCostabile, May 2025
Highly recommend this tour. The acetaia is beautiful. The family is warm and welcoming. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was interesting to learn how the aging process affects the taste of the balsamic.
Richard_W, Apr 2025
This is a do not miss experience!Everything from the lovely tour guide to the fascinating tour and amazing tastes were a delight
Edwin_v, Apr 2025
What a fantastic experience. We fell even more in love with Italy. Very good guide. We gained a deep respect for the process of basalmico
Robine_S, Apr 2025
Absolutely lovely! The tour was just wonderful, such a beautiful location. It was everything we hope for in a balsamic tour, wonderful family, delicious food, informative. Exceeded our expectations!
Wayne_W, Apr 2025
Wonderful tour. Learned so much about balsamic vinegar. Beautiful location. Guide was fantastic and spoke excellent English. Meeting the owner wonderful experience. Highly recommend to everyone.
Sarah_S, Feb 2025
What a wonderful experience. This acetaia is a gem and a once in a life time experience. The family, the passion and the history is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended!
Benjamin_P, Jan 2025
I was the only one on my particular tour. It was such a special experience and I will surely return with my family to share this magical experience with them. I learned so much about the history, production, and craft of making Accetto di Balsamico and had the most wonderful and insightful tasting experience. I've never experienced anything like it. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Melissa_M, Dec 2024
We had some trouble getting there with the buses. Marcello was kind enough to pick us up from Castelvetro! The tour with Eliza was lovely! Very informative, warm and welcoming people and the tasting exceeded our expectations. Grazie mille Marcello & Eliza! Bravo!
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