Acetaia Pedroni - NONANTOLA

If you're in the Modena area Acetaia Pedroni is hands down a must visit-especially if you're a balsamic vinegar fan! During a recent visit to Italy, I visited four different acetaias and Pedroni blew them all out of the water on every front. The tour was interesting and incredibly detailed on every front, the staff and Pedroni family members friendly and engaging, and the vinegar was so good it will make you wanna slap your momma! You'll want to Make sure to book your tour in advance so that the staff will be expecting you and able to accommodate you. The tour will last you anywhere from and hour to an hour and a half (depending on how many questions you have and you'll leArn all about the family's history, it's balsamic process, and many other interesting facts about the area. Once the tour is over you'll get the chance to sample each of the traditional products. The 12 year aged Italo vinegar (named after the family patriarch is amazing. Be sure to finish off the experience by having lunch at the family's little Osteria where you can enjoy a plethora of dishes paired with the family's different balsamic products. A visit to Acetaia Pedroni was one of the highlights of my vacation to Italy so be sure to visit so it can also be one of yours. :

This place is incredible! We went on a day when it was closed and Valeria welcomed us with open arms. Not only are the balsamic products amazing, but the story and people are great too. This is a place that should not be missed with a touch of the old world. We had our kids with us (9/12) and they loved it too.

I can definitely confirm what Randy B. posted about this place. It is a spectacular experience with remarkable food. Being the origin of balsamic vinegar this is a must for everyone who loves Italian food. In his show 'no reservations ' Anthony Bourdain visited this lovely place in 2012. And everything he says about it, be it in his usual overenthusiastic manner, is true you will be delighted with your stay!

How are there no reviews of this amazing place? I'm almost appalled, but happy to be the first to say that Acetaia Pedroni is where it's at. Don't be put off by what you hear about Italo, the grumpy, hovering patriarch of the family. He is half of the dinner show. He will inevitably and predictably try to make you uncomfortable, but I find him hilarious. Just find a way to get him to crack a smile and you're OK. His son, by contrast, is a very accommodating host. Take note: this is not a restaurant where you order from a menu. They decide what you'll be eating. And it's all incredible. Tortellini in brodo, lambrusco chicken, short ribs, gelato: they have it all covered. And it comes with the best condiment you could ever dream of their traditional balsamic. This stuff has won the Oscars of balsamic, continually. And they invite you to put it on everything. What more could you ask for? Try to go at lunch and eat outside with the locals. The Pedroni family also makes delicious lambrusco which you should drink liberally. Italo will also bring you his amazing homemade liquors, including one made from poison ivy. You read that right. It doesn't itch on the way down, but it certainly gets you a little wasted. If you ask nicely, they'll take you on a tour to look at the family balsamic batteries. It's a good way to waste time while your buzz wears off so that you can drive home! A singular dining experience. Enjoy, and buy some bottles to take home. I have a bottle of the good stuff that I'm just waiting for the right moment to put on some gelato. So. Damn. Good. Tip: make a reservation beforehand on their website. It can be difficult to just show up unannounced as they may be full, and calling on the phone will yield you no results if you don't speak Italian. Italo will actually yell at you and hang up the phone. So funny.