Acetaia San Giacomo

Novellara,
Italy
Italian
Artisans, Shop
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Review

Acetaia San Giacomo is one of Emilia-Romagna’s most respected balsamic vinegar producers, known for making authentic, slow-aged Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale. The acetaia is small, focused on quality rather than volume, with barrels quietly ageing cooked grape must for years — often decades. Visits are possible but must be booked in advance, as tastings and tours are personal and limited. A place for those who want to understand balsamic vinegar at its source, not as a condiment but as a craft.

Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Editor’s Highlights

  • Vinegars aged for years in traditional wood barrels — some for decades
  • Personal, in-depth tastings that explain the full balsamic process

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