Welcome to
Casa Mazzetti
the home of Mazzetti l’Originale
Aceto Balsamico di Modena
the home of Mazzetti l’Originale
Aceto Balsamico di Modena
Famous around the world, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is an authentic speciality from the heart of Emilia Romagna, a region that embodies the spirit, passion and expertise of Italian cuisine.
For more than 30 years, Mazzetti has been one of the world’s leading names in Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - but our story begins much earlier.
It all started with Felice.
Felice was a soldier in the First World War, but as peacetime returned, he began working once more as a distiller of fine Italian spirits.
He was making a trip to Vignola, Modena, to stock up on the special cherries he used to make his spirits. And it was then, in the house of one of his cherry suppliers, that he first tried Modena’s ‘Black Gold’.
At that moment, a family tradition was born.
The rest is delicious history.
In the generations since, Aceto Balsamico di Modena has become an unalterable part of the Mazzetti family DNA.
Felice’s son, Franco, transformed his father’s passion for this bold, complex, elegant creation into a successful business — and Franco’s son, Cesare, followed suit and took their Italian treasure to the world.
Now, almost 80 years after Felice’s life-changing maiden sip, we’re as passionate as ever about the dazzling flavors, aromas and the unique character of our Aceto Balsamico di Modena.
To this day, every bottle of Mazzetti l'Originale is a tale of the patience, practice, care and craftsmanship that we put into it – from grape to barrel to the heart of your kitchen.
Here’s to the next 80 years, and to the sharing of family traditions - from our table to yours.
Meet the makers and crafts people whose expertise and passion help to make every Mazzetti blend truly exceptional.
"In Modena we say:
a Ferrari achieves brilliance in just seconds, but Tradizionale Balsamic Vinegar takes 25 years. Both are exemplars of the Italian passion for excellence.” – Cesare
“Each blend is like a member of the family, with their own unique and special qualities and often more suited to one occasion than another." - Chiara
“Good things really do come to those who wait. For me, every single drop of Balsamic marks a unique moment in time.” – Enrico
“Every season is a new beginning, as the grapes ripen they get closer to fulfilling their destiny of bringing a little taste of Mazzetti to the table.” – Francesco
From the Roman poet Virgil to King Henry III and Napoleon – in the centuries since its creation, some of history’s most iconic figures have encountered Modena’s distinctive, delicious and unforgettable creation.
2000
Supported by an association of vinegar enthusiasts, producers and connoisseurs known as Consorteria dell’Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, a Consortium of producers was formed to apply for the sought-after European registration and our famous Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena finally achieved the PDO status in the year 2000 – confirming and protecting the provenance, heritage and culture of Modena’s iconic Black Gold.
With the future of Tradizionale PDO secured, a separate group is founded with the aim of securing similar recognition for Aceto Balsamico di Modena, which continues to grow in popularity around the world.
And in 2009, the Consorzio Aceto Balsamico di Modena fulfils that aim — by successfully being awarded a prestigious EU PGI certification.
