And what is the difference between vinegar and balsamic vinegar? Wine vinegar has a higher acidity than balsamic vinegar. The short production process of wine vinegar results in a lighter colour and a more intense flavour with a distinct vinegar note. In contrast, the process of making balsamic vinegar involves a long period of ageing in wooden casks. This ageing process allows the acidity of the product to soften and, thanks to the concentration of sugars, to weaken. Very old balsamic vinegars can cost hundreds or thousands of euros. One of the most expensive is the century-old vinegar from Villa San Donnino, which sells for 500€/100 ml, or about 120,000 CZK per litre :-)
Museo del Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
In the Villa Fabriani there is a museum that reconstructs the techniques and different stages of balsamic production, from the vineyard to the vinegar cellar. Of particular note is the battery of barrels from the early 19th century.
address: Villa Comunale Fabriani, Via F. Roncati, 28, 41057 Spilamberto MO
opening hours:
Monday - closed
Tuesday 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 13:30
Thursday 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 10:30 - 17:30
BY CAR
Via SP623 and Via Modenese/Str. del Passo Brasa/SP623
BY TRAIN
From Modena train station, you can take public transport to the bus station and take the bus towards Spilamberto
BUS
The museum is reached by bus number 731 from Modena Centro bus station
