Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters
The grand festival of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP in the heart of the city
About A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters
Balsamic Vinegar Celebrated in the Heart of Modena
A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters is the city celebration dedicated to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP, the product that more than any other tells the gastronomic identity of the Emilia-Romagna capital. The event, part of the "Modena City of Festivals" program promoted by the Municipality of Modena, brings the expertise and knowledge of the Consorteria of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, the institution that has guarded and passed down the art of this unique product for 1966, to the historic center.
A Hundred Master Tasters, a Thousand Tastings
The heart of the event is the guided tastings led by the Consorteria's Master Tasters, recognized among the world's leading experts in balsamic vinegar. Through their narration, the public learns to distinguish the aromas, density, and long aging in batteries of barrels made of different woods that make Traditional Balsamic Vinegar so precious. The "thousand tastings" formula transforms a simple tasting into a collective sensory experience, capable of engaging enthusiasts, the curious, and families.
A Tradition That Becomes Identity
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP is produced exclusively in the province of Modena, from cooked grape must and slow aging that can last for decades. Telling the story of this product means telling the history, landscape, and peasant culture of Emilia-Romagna. The event is also ideally linked to Open Acetaie, the initiative that annually opens the doors of the territory's vinegar cellars, and to the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Consorteria.
Modena, City of Taste
Capital of engines and homeland of great gastronomic excellences, Modena welcomes visitors to a historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Duomo, the Ghirlandina, and Piazza Grande. A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters is part of a season rich in events that intertwine culture, sport, and food and wine, offering visitors a perfect opportunity to discover the city and its authentic flavors.
- Where: Historic center of Modena (Emilia-Romagna)
- What: Guided tastings of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP
- Who: The Master Tasters of the Consorteria
- When: September, as part of the Modena City of Festivals program
A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters is included in the official "Modena City of Festivals" calendar, which concentrates one of the richest seasons of events in September for the Municipality of Modena, featuring sports, culture, and food and wine excellences. The event confirms its link with the Consorteria of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and its Master Tasters, who will lead the guided tastings.
The detailed program - tasting times, precise locations in the historic center, booking procedures, and prices - has not yet been published by the organizers. This page will be updated as soon as the Consorteria and the Municipality of Modena release the full program for the 2026 edition.
Highlights A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters 2026
- Guided tastings of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP
- The Master Tasters of the Consorteria
- Event within the Modena City of Festivals program
- Year of the Consorteria's 60th anniversary
Practical information — A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters
How to Get Here
By Train: Modena station is served by high-speed and regional lines; the historic center is a few minutes' walk away. By Car: take exit Modena Nord or Modena Sud from the A1 motorway, with parking available in the park-and-ride areas around the center. By Plane: nearest airports are Bologna Marconi (about 40 km away) and Parma.
Useful Information
The event takes place in the historic center of Modena. For the detailed program, timings, and how to participate in the guided tastings, please consult the Visit Modena portal and the channels of the Consorteria of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
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Where does it take place — A Thousand Tastings, A Hundred Masters
Centro storico di Modena