Acetaie Aperte
- ★ 4.6
- 24 to 26 September 2027
- Modena, Italy
- Free entry
The two balsamic vinegar consortia open more than 40 acetaie across Modena province for a weekend of loft visits, tastings and side events, with the main open day on Sunday and activities in the historic centre.
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Dates and details checked September 9, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Know before you go
- Main open day is the last Sunday of September (27 Sep 2026); each acetaia runs its own visits, tastings and events
- Over 40 acetaie across Modena province take part; 2025 set a record of 48. Check the list and contacts on the event site
- The weekend opens Friday with the 'Chiavi delle Acetaie d'Italia' award ceremony (25 Sep 2026)
- Organised by Le Terre del Balsamico, the two Modena balsamic consortia
What to eat there
- Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP, tasted in the vinegar lofts
- Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP
- Pairings of balsamic vinegar with other Modena foods offered by individual acetaie
The dish to know
Where to eat nearby
Modena guidePlaces from our Modena guide, nearest to the festival first.
Eat your way around Modena while you are in town
Acetaie Aperte runs 24-26 Sep 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Modena to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Stay for the festival
Hotels in Modena around 24 to 26 September 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Before you go: airport transfer to Modena (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2
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