On the hills of Villabianca in Marano sul Panaro, in the Modena area, surrounded by rows of vineyards destined for the production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and over 900 olive trees for the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we find the Acetaia Sereni, born in the early 1900s and has always been managed by the Sereni family, now in its fourth generation.
It was Donna Santina, grandmother of the current owner Pier Luigi, who gave life to what today represents one of the flagships of Italian gastronomic excellence. The traditional production of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. and Balsamic Vinegar I.G.P., obtained with the most modern technologies to ensure maximum quality and respect for the environment, has been joined in recent years a thriving activity of guided tours, tastings, gastronomic itineraries which gifts many tourists with an unforgettable experience.
The farm recalls a large amphitheater: at its highest point, the farmhouse with its spectacular terrace allows you to stay in the realm of Balsamic vinegar, also with breathtaking views, and to taste the culinary excellences of Emilia, prepared with the best raw materials, of local origin, or with own products such as the vegetables, grown in the 500 m2 garden.
The combination of custom and revisitation finds here the sublimation of the senses. Alongside the classic version of tortellini, the size of a wedding ring, handmade, in capon broth, the palate is tempted by the cool version: a wafer of Parmigiano Reggiano that acts as a crunchy cradle, enveloping them on a mattress of cream of the same cheese, and embellished with a few drops of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P.
It is also possible to visit the Acetaia with a route that will make known and appreciated the history and production methodology of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, from the company vineyard to the finished product, passing through the pressing of the grapes, the cooking of the musts and the aging in fine wood barrels. Then, the tasting room, where it will be possible to have a flavor of the different types of balsamic vinegar and compare them.“
Article taken from: "Borghi Magazine&Città" - "Emilia Romagna Landscape of the Soul". Jan/Feb 2023 - Pages 44/45 - Featured article - https://www.borghimagazine.com/