![Balsamic vinegar is made in Italy's Modena and Reggio Emilia regions.](/sites/default/files/styles/width_650/public/content/checkerboard-item/image/DSCN0503%20web.jpg.webp?itok=8fBT7j37)
Geography
Modena and Reggio Emilia cultivate myriad grapes with a signature concentration of sugars and acidity. Proximity to the Adriatic Sea informs the semi-continental climate and moderate rainfall that contribute to legendary grape-growing conditions. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a long-standing symbol of the area’s culinary traditions and celebrations, while historic vinegar plants and modern factories draw visitors from around the world.