Owner-led balsamic vinegar tour and tasting in Vignola, Modena

I booked this tour with the intention of learning more about the history and how the traditional balsamic vinegar is made. Prior to the tour, I was able to communicate with Mariangela by email to make arrangements for transportation since we were traveling from Bologna to Vignola and needed to be picked up from the train station. On the day of the tour, my family and I met Mariangela's mother at the train station. She was so pleasant and provided us with transportation to their home which serves as the headquarters of the Balsamic production. In addition, she gave us the tour and tasting of the different types of balsamic, that they have, including their new Sono JFF which is very tasty. The dishes that she had prepared for us were so tasty, that we wanted more and more. The dishes exemplified the use of the different balsamics, everything was so yummy. After the tasting, we were able to meet with Mariangela who gave us even more information about their products. She spend a lot of time with us, just talking about the region, things to do, etc. She is so personable, and it was a pleasure to spend time with her, her mom in their beautiful home. Hands down a great experience with high quality products.

An absolutely wonderful visit at a family producer, lead by the wife of the owner. Very personable, friendly, informative. But above all the pride and love for their product and the Traditional Balsamic culture came out through out the visit. in the end we enjoyed home made snacks prepared just for us adorned with traditional balsamic. As an old gearhead I visited all the temples of racing in the area. But I rate this visit as the best experience of my time in Emilia-Romana. The drive is a bit out of the way but it gives you a chance to look at the land and the crops these people love and cherish. DO NOT MISS.

This was such a lovely tour! It is a very detailed and personal tour about the history of the family and production of traditional balsamic vinegar. We have learned a lot! Never thought there was so much going on behind the scenes in this neighbourhood. At the end of the tour, you get the opportunity to taste all the different kinds of balsamic vinegar that are made by this family, in combination with some really good appetizers. We loved it!

We had the absolute pleasure of visiting this family owned and operated balsamic vinegar aceto. Even better that it was just the two of us there that day and we were treated to a fantastic 2-3 hours with Giovanna. We came with little expectation and very little knowledge of traditional balsamic vinegar - other than we really enjoyed the taste of it.Well, we had an amazing experience including family history and the history of balsamic vinegar. Every aspect of the production method and traditions of the vinegar was carefully and passionately explained by Giovanna.We left with a armful of vinegar and some memories that we will treasure for a long time.Got some wrapped in the tour that we forgot to take pictures!!Highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Modena - a little out of the way but just ask your driver to wait for you. Well worth the drive and well worth the visit.Looking forward to opening our bottle of Vittorio on our next family dinner at home.

Mariangela spent more than 2 hours with just the two of us. She answered all our questions, helped us understand the process and shared her enthusiasm and pride for what her family is producing. We loved our time with her and would highly recommend this tour.

I have long been a fan of good balsamic vinegar, so when the opportunity to travel to Italy arose, a factory tour was high on my list. Through internet research I selected Ca dal Non. What a wonderful tour! It was, as others have commented, more like a family visit. We had a wonderful time learning the about the history and production of the vinegar, touring the facility, and tasting the delicious products, all in the beautiful setting that has been the family home for generations. Their balsamic is extraordinary, and the information instruction and warm hospitality make the tour a must if you are in the area!

Wat een passie voor het vak! We hebben een uitgebreide rondleiding gehad met een duidelijke uitleg. Heel interessant. Op het opgegeven adres verwacht je absoluut niet dit allemaal te vinden. Alles zit achter de muren en vervolgens in de vaten verborgen. Zeker de moeite waard, een aanrader!

Très belle avant midi que nous avons passé avec la dynamique Mariangela!Explications simples et facile à comprendre...en français en plus!!!Dégustation bien appréciée! Produits de qualité! Prix des produits raisonnables!Vinaigrerie recommandée!

The heading is not my own words but a very apt description by a fellow contributor. First of all, if you are travelling independently, trust your GPS. The property sits behind high walls and a sturdy gate on a housing estate! But enter in a you will find a different world - the locality as it used to be.We spent a great couple of hours learning about the TRUE, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, as well as the family history, which was fascinating. We left feeling as if we had made new friends.This visit represented great value and we would certainly recommend it.

My husband and 2 teenagers went for the balsamic vinegar tour. Don’t let the neighbor hood throw you off. Once you’re inside the walls it’s very different. They house used to be alone in the countryside but now it’s a residential area. Very personal and informative tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the making of traditional balsamic vinegar but the family history of the business is also very interesting. We were able to taste different types of vinegar. Then visit the aceteria where they keep the aged barrels. We then were offered a nice snack which pairs well with different types of vinegars. And my 2 teens kept interest the whole time. I recommend this tour if you want a more relaxing and informative kind of tour

Nous avons passé une superbe matinée en compagnie de Giovanna pour découvrir l'histoire de la vinaigrerie et de la famille.Dégustation excellente et recherchée. Nous recommandons pour tout passage dans la région.

This was more than a tour, but more like a visit with a long lost relative. Mariangela and her mother (the matriarch of the family) were wonderful hosts. Walked us through their operation which was part of their century old, renovated home and did a great job of explaining and showing us the process of making Traditional Modena Balsamic Vinegar.. The tasting was eye-opening as was the traditional snacks at the end of the visit. We left with some bottles of their product and an appreciation for the generations of dedicated work to their family business.

Lovely family run business. The tour was educational and tasty. Great history behind the business and interesting to see the barrels of balsamic in the loft. Vinegar tasting included 6 samples, all lovely. Balsamic sold were of a range of prices from €10 to €80 so you can take something home at any budget. Italian owner had very good English and was lovely.