Acetaia Guerzoni

Acetaia Guerzoni is located in Concordia sulla Secchia, in a fertile floodplain where the Secchia River has made the area suitable for various crops. The territory is perfect for the production of balsamic vinegar thanks to the temperate climate that favors the aging process because the significant temperature variation between the seasons helps develop its complex and distinctive flavor.

The company has a history of three generations of Modenese farmers who have gradually understood the bond between man, nature, and the animal kingdom, regarded as a unique and harmonious system.

Acetaia Guerzoni is also the only one to be certified organic and biodynamic.
 

Acetaia Guerzoni: from the 70s to today

It all began with Arduino and Zina Guerzoni who, after working for years as tenants in the countryside, purchased a dilapidated farmhouse surrounded by vineyards with their savings.

In the early years, the harvests were not abundant, but respect for nature and love for the land and work ensured that results came quickly. The production and commercialization of grape must and saba (cooked must) began, and the practice of storing the remaining product in wooden barrels was implemented, where it could age until it transformed into Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P..

The appreciation for the various products was not immediate in markets that are not sensitive to organic and biodynamic themes; however, with the growing awareness regarding these topics, there was an increase in turnover, and the varieties of grapes cultivated according to biodynamic principles were also expanded.

From the 2000s, Acetaia Guerzoni began producing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena both I.G.P. and D.O.P.  and extended its commercial network, reaching over 40 countries today.

In the following years, Lorenzo, the grandson of Arduino and Zina, took over, learning from his mother Iride and father Felice to tell the story of his company and to convey the passion and love behind all this immense work. In 2012, the earthquake caused considerable damage, but the unity of the family ensured that the business returned to operation in a short time.

As the years passed, needs changed, and the offer also underwent transformations: new condiments emerged from the fusion of tradition and experimentation.

Innovation is part of the change that allows for growth and openness to the future without fear.

Fabrizio Loschi with the design of a bottle for Acetaia Guerzoni represents the fusion of tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
 

The commitment of Acetaia Guerzoni

Acetaia Guerzoni is among the first Italian agricultural companies in terms of organic and biodynamic grape cultivation and the first acetaia to produce organic and biodynamic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, also Demeter biodynamic certified since 1984.

The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P. extra old is the flagship product of Acetaia Guerzoni.

The products aim to recreate the flavors of the past; beyond quality, they must be good and genuine.

Together with other farmers, Acetaia Guerzoni founded the Le Madri Foundation as a reference for biodynamic agriculture.

Every year, donations are made to the Food Bank, and profits are also allocated to solidarity projects.