Acetaia Giusti - Since 1605
About This Museum
Stepping into Acetaia Giusti feels like entering a living archive, where the air itself is thick with the sweet, sharp scent of aging balsamic vinegar. Founded in 1605, this isn't just a museum; it's a family's passion project spanning over four centuries, all dedicated to the 'black gold' of Modena. You wander past row upon row of ancient barrels, some dark and gleaming from centuries of evaporation, each one a chapter in a delicious story. It’s an incredibly intimate experience, more like being welcomed into a family attic than a formal institution.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the place is the battery of vinegar barrels, ranging from small juniper casks to massive century-old chestnut and mulberry wood giants. Don't miss the precious 'extra vecchio' reserves, aged for up to 100 years in a series of progressively smaller barrels.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in Modena, and you'll definitely want to book ahead for a tasting—that's where you truly understand the magic, sampling everything from the bright, young condiment to the complex, syrupy elixirs that are older than your grandparents.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charmingly unassuming traditional building on the outskirts of Modena; think rustic brickwork and creaky wooden floors that have borne witness to generations of artisans.
Contact & Location
Address: 41123, San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville, Tre Olmi, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italia
Phone: +39 059 840135
Website: Visit Website
