Acetaia Malpighi's roots are firmly established in a family tradition that began in 1850. The family's passion for the art of "Tradizionale"balsamic vinegar has been cultivated through five generations.Thanks to this tradition and to their own vineyard, the Malpighis have applied the ancient rules of decanting and enhancing to create a vinegar with a brilliant appearance, complex aromas, and a thick consistencya true balm.
Their product line includes the two classic Traditional Balsamic Vinegars of Modena;:
Affinato, aged for at least 12 years
Extra Vecchio aged for at least 25 years
They also produce three other Traditional
Balsamic vinegar :
Extra Extra Vecchio Reserve, aged 50 years
"Juniper Reserve", aged 80 years in juniper wood barrels
"Reserve", aged 100 years.
Other interesting products include the Prelibato, a white Balsamic vinegar aged in ash barrels, the condiment Saporosoaged for 6 years, the Saporina"jelly, Saba, a traditional cooked grape must, Saporolio salad dressing, and also Balsamic Vinegar candies, chocolate bonbons, and crunchy nougat candies.
The latest generation of the Malphighi family, Massimo Malpighi, is continuing the Tradition: to provide consumers the best quality, and always looking for new products to fill market needs.
During the CIBUS -2008 (one of the larger worldwide food exhibitions, biennially held in Parma Italy), I was invited from Malpighi to visit their Acetaia. After an interesting visit, we enjoyed a party with several Malpighi resellers from all over the world.
After the party, I had a chance to talk with Massimo for a couple of hours.This long discussion helped me to better understand the philosophy of Malpighis familya company with 150 years of experience, managed by the young heir of the family.
Another thing that impresses me is Malpighis marketing strategy to promotie their products worldwide. They invite 20.000 tourists every year to visit their Acetaia, teaching them in a modern classroom how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is made, and taking them on a Gastronomic Tour in the land of the Tradizionale Balsamico.
In providing these services, as well as exporting its products all over the world, Acetaia Malpighi has contributed significantly to the internationalization of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
