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Bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia in a presentation box — the DOP product sold in the characteristic inverted tulip bottle
Balsamic vinegar

The Giugiaro Bottle: A Symbol of Tradition For Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale Di Modena

Balsamic vinegar

Every bottle of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP is sold in the same container: a 100ml bulbous bottle with a rectangular base, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The bottle is not optional — it is part of the certification. If the vinegar is not in this bottle, it is not the traditional DOP product. Understanding […]

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Balsamic Vinegar Factories in Modena. The Most Comprehensive List and Map Of All.

Gourmet food tours in Italy, Balsamic vinegar

Want to visit the best of these factories with a guide? Book our Modena Balsamic Vinegar Tour with transport, tastings, and lunch included. At Emilia Delizia, we’ve visited more than 40 acetaie over the years while running our Modena food tours. Below is our curated list of the vinegar houses that truly represent the soul

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Artistic tapestry above rustic wine barrels in a cozy room with a textured table centerpiece.
Modena

Forget Balsamic Vinegar, Enter Art at Acetaia Maria Luigia in Modena

Modena

Acetaia Maria Luigia, part of Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore’s Casa Maria Luigia estate near Modena, houses over 1,200 barrels of aging balsamic vinegar — some dating to the early 1900s. What sets it apart from other acetaias is what shares the space with those barrels: a collection of contemporary art installations by internationally recognised

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Gourmet food tours in Italy

Bologna’s Food Markets: Mercato di Mezzo, Mercato delle Erbe and Beyond

Gourmet food tours in Italy

Bologna’s food markets are where the city’s culinary reputation is lived rather than performed. Known as La Grassa — the Fat — Bologna has sustained a market culture rooted in local production, seasonal rhythm, and the everyday rituals of buying, cooking, and eating well. Each market has its own character, clientele, and history. Together they

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Parma

Parma Christmas Food Traditions: Anolini, Bolliti, Spongata and the Festive Table

Parma

Christmas in Parma is built around the table. The city has a long tradition of elaborate festive meals, and the dishes eaten during the holiday season reflect Parma’s wider identity as one of Italy’s most serious food cities. The ingredients are local, the recipes are rooted in regional history, and the meal itself is a

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