La Vacchetta Grassa
Handcrafted Leathergoods
 
WHO • One of the most important leather-goods shop in Italy is situated in the UNESCO heritage city centre close to the Duomo.
WHAT • Handbags, belts and purses exclusively manu factured with our own brand using vegetable-tanned, crocodile and galuchat leather.
HOW • The shop is on the ground floor of a historic 16th century building while the workshop is on the floor above the shop and is open to visitors.
Oronero Creazioni
Women's Fashion
 
WHO • A creative space in a hidden area of the historic centre where Roberto and Fiorella dedicate their talents to inspiring women’s fashion
WHAT • Roberto is an artist who plays with f abrics to enhance women’s charm and beauty.
HOW • The workshop produces unique, timeless f ashion and accessories trends for all sizes outside the mainstream fashion.
Via Malatesta 62, 41121 Modena
Tel. +39 059 242643
fore.c1969@libero.it
Il Luppolo e l'Uva
Restaurant, Wine Bar
 
WHO • A restaurant, a wine, coff ee and beer bar for aperiti s, lunches or late night dinners.
WHAT • Modern and spontaneous cuisine with an exquisite selection of organic wines, artisan beers and exclusive spirits.
HOW • With a thorough knowledge of the land and the seasons from dusk to late night.
Paltrinieri
Lambrusco di Sorbara
 
WHO • Family-owned farm on 15 ha in the centre of the traditional area of denomination since 1926.
WHAT • Lambrusco made of the traditional Sorbara and Salamino grapes in the renowned Cristo area, a small patch of f lood land between the rivers Secchia and Panaro.
HOW • Low yield o f grapevine and wine bottles with methods ranging from bottle f ermentation to classic methods producing wines with a unique identity. Sold directly in the vinery.
Malpighi
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP
 
WHO • The history of the vinegar cellar Acetaia Malpighi dates back to 1850. Aft er five generations, today its owner Massimo Malpighi still preserves the family secrets for the production of the Traditional Aceto Balsamico of Modena.
WHAT • Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale o f Modena DOP aging in more than 3000 caskets made of selected woods.
HOW • Guided tours in Italian or other languages can be booked for any day of the year. Free visit to the ancient vinegar cellars with explanations o f the production processes and guided tasting of Malpighi products.
Litos
Stonemasonry
 
WHO • Litos was founded 26 years ago with the goal to perpetuate as well as modernise old stonecutting techniques of the Apennine mountains in Modena.
WHAT • Today Litos is a well-known specialist f or interior and exterior fittings, construction work, cra work, restoration and tombstones.
HOW • The company features products cra fted in its workshops with materials such as white granite, antique stones, marble and travertine.
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Remondini
Pastry-shop & Coffee Bar
 
WHO • The historic pastry-shop Remondini is the city’s exclusive meeting point right opposite the Ducal Palace.
WHAT • Holder of the secret recipes o f the con ectionary traditions of Modena: Amaretti of Modena, Bensone-cake, Tagliatelle-cake and the cream- illed cannoli to whom Luciano Pavarotti was especially partial.
HOW • The entire production is handmade and the internal workspaces ensure a high level of quality. Exclusive service with a view on one o f the most fascinating squares in Europe. Open all year round f rom 7 am to 10 pm.
Trattoria Aldina
Traditional Cuisine
 
WHO • Trattoria Aldina has been established in the city centre o f Modena in the 50s and is located on the f irst f loor o f a palace opposite the quaint market halls of Albinelli.
WHAT • Traditional dishes of the typical cuisine served in an environment which evokes the charm o f the old “trattorias” in Modena.
HOW • Regard for tradition and the recipes of Modena’s culinary legacy and its territory.
Via Luigi Albinelli 40, 41121 Modena
Tel. +39 059 236106
Pedroni
Tavern, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP
 
WHO • The Pedroni family have lived in Rubbiara since 1862 and have handed the knowledge o f their Traditional Aceto Balsamico of Modena down f or six generations.
WHAT • During the aging period the concentrated grape must and time join forces to create the traditional balsamic vinegar o f Modena DOP.
HOW • A guided visit takes the visitors through all steps of the vinegar production ending with the tasting o f a typical local menu in the family tavern.
Hombre
Organic Parmesan Cheese
 
WHO • The creator of the f amous trading cards Umberto Panini opens the venue in the 70s which is now managed with the same passion and determination by his son Matteo.
WHAT • Parmigiano Reggiano DOP with organic certi ication.
HOW • Spanning from the farm grounds to the livestock to the production o f the cheese. Internal outlet o f own and typical local produce. The company hosts the Umberto Pannini museum f or vintage cars and motorcycles, one of the most comprehensive Maserati collections in the world.
Via Corletto Sud 320, 41100 Modena
Tel. +39 059 510660
www.hombre.it
Locanda Marcella
Restaurant, Hotel
 
WHO • Located in the medieval hamlet of Festà, where the Fornari family manages the lodging house.
WHAT • Chef Catia Fornari, disciple of Gualtiero Marchesi, at the helm in the kitchen. Four guest rooms in a stone building situated in the natural reserve of the Parco dei Sassi di Roccamalatina overlook the Panaro valley.
HOW • The cuisine is strongly in fluenced by the organic produce of the territory, wine cellar with a Slow Wine selection, external garden on the square of the hamlet, hiking trails through the natural reserve and trekking activities on the historic walk “Via Romea – Nonatolana”.
Agriturismo del Cimone
Hospitality, Restaurant, Nature
 
WHO • Organic f arm in the mountain ranges.
WHAT • The f arm has an area of over 30 ha with pastures and f orests at 1200 m above sea level on the panoramic ranges o f the Cimone mountain. The main house is an old stone building.
HOW • Guest rooms and apartments as well as a restaurant with a typical local menu, onsite producer of cheeses and cured meats. Horse trekking on the surrounding paths and hiking on the Apennine mountains with an offi cial tour guide.
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