Balsamica, that was in its fifth year in 2003, is an event promoted by the Municipality of Modena, the Province of Modena, the Region Emilia Romagna, the Chamber of Commerce of Modena and Consorzio Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena in order to strengthen in Italy and abroad the image of prestigious, high-quality balsamic vinegar, which is already widely known by the industry experts and gourmets and fairly well known by everyone.
A schedule of events of different types and levels, from photographic exhibitions to guided tours and cooking courses, from conferences to gala dinners, it immediately turned into an event not to be missed that attracted food and wine tourists, and not only those:
traditional balsamic vinegar also boosted other excellent traditional products, such as parmesan cheese, Lambrusco wine and Modena ham.
Promoters: Comune di Modena, Provincia di Modena, Camera di Commercio, Regione Emilia Romagna With the patronate of Ministero Industria Commercio e Artigianato
Co-promoters: Consorzio Produttori Aceto Balsamico tradizionale di Modena, Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, Apt Emilia Romagna, Modenatur
Partnership: Comune di Spilamberto, Museo del Balsamico tradizionale di Spilamberto, Consorteria dell'Aceto Balsamico tradizionale di Modena, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena , Consorzio Marchio Storico dei Lambruschi Modenesi, Consorzio Modena a Tavola, Consorzio del Prosciutto di Modena, Associazione Esperti Degustatori, Soprintendenza per il Patrimonio Storico, Artistico, e Demoetnoantropologico di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Cuochi Associati professionisti Italiani, Modena Amore Mio, Ascom Confcommercio, Confesercenti, Lapam Licom, CNA, A.I.S. Associazione italiana Sommelier
Main sponsors: Barilla, Lancia
Other sponsors: Chiarli Cleto & Figli, Cantine Cavicchioli & Figli, Istituto Statale"A Motti" Settore Alberghiero e della Ristorazione - Correggio (RE), Noleggiare Oggi, San Geminiano, Cufrol, Alcamoretti, Hausbrandt, Co Proget - Centergross