Rio Saliceto is a small village of around 6,000 citizens in the province of Reggio Emilia, almost at the border with the province of Modena. It obtained its own autonomy and independence from the district of Correggio in 1860; the name “Rio” comes from the river that crosses the village to lead into the river Secchia, that divides Reggio Emilia from Modena, to which it has been added “Saliceto” for a lot of lacustrine willows in this zone. It is an area particularly suitable for the production of vinegar for hot and arid summers that create the best conditions for the acetic oxidation process, for the evaporation and therefore for the product concentration. The cold of the winter, if anything, facilitates sedimentation and decantation that are responsible for the clarity of the products. Acetaia Castelli bears the name of the road that it is located, a very old street, that was in the past the center of the village. In this area, the first houses were built in stonework with two floors. In this farmhouse, great-grandfather Giuseppe was the first who had the insight to produce these products beyond personal use. The good partnership of his wife, Modesta, who was responsible for the filling of the bottles, was of great importance as the business moved forward. Today, the 4th generation, Andrea Iotti and his family, have continued the traditions and philosophy of this business while continuing to explore ways to keep Acetaia Castelli at the forefront of balsamic vinegar production today. The Acetaia Castelli line of products are naturally obtained only by grapes of the wine varieties Lambrusco, Trebbiano, and Ancellotta.
Bianco, or white balsamic, is a sweet and sour condiment that is composed of approximately 65% concentrated white grape must and 35% wine vinegar. This is a young product that has been enhanced through a short time in oak barrels for the sharpening of the relationship of color and flavor. It is unlike any white balsamic you have probably ever...
Our Castelli Cream is a glaze condiment made with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that elevates our dishes with a sweet and slightly sour taste and offers the possibility to indulge in decorating foods. Our Castelli Cream has a shelf life of 3 years because the sugary concentration is a natural obstacle to the development of unwanted bacteria. Castelli Cream can...
Quercia Argento has a good balance between sour and sweet. It is made of a cooked grape must mixture and wine vinegar. It is then sharpened in durmast barrels, which are created with a European oak that is valued especially for its dark, heavy, tough elastic wood. Our Quercia Argento has a long shelf life of 10 years because the...
From Reggio Emilia in the northern part of Italy is the 4th generation Iotti family who produces our Mela (Apple) Balsamic Condiment, made with approximately 70% real apple juice! It is an amber product with good density that makes it agreeably velvety in the mouth. Well-distinguished with the fruity smell and taste of apples with additional caramelized notes. Ingredients: Apple...
From Reggio Emilia in the northern part of Italy is the 4th generation Iotti family who produces our Limone (Lemon) Balsamic Condiment, made with real lemon juice! We combine our famous White Balsamic condiment with fresh lemon juice to produce a unique balsamic exploding with fresh flavors! Ingredients: Concentrated grape must, wine vinegar, 5% lemon juice Characteristics: Acidity ≥ 6% Density 1.27 Pair...
Our red wine vinegar is aged in barrels for 6-9 months, giving it a very rich and intense flavor. Made from 100% Lambrusco grapes, it has a delicately sour flavor and a light, tannic aftertaste. Red ruby in color with a persistent, fruity nose, this will become one of your favorite go-to bottles when you want the very best on...
From Reggio Emilia in the northern part of Italy is the 4th generation Iotti family who produces our Fico (Fig) Balsamic Condiment, made with 20% real fig juice! The balsamic is thick and dark purple. The cooked fig juice emanates caramel scents that enrich the flavor of this balsamic! Ingredients: Cooked grape must, 20% fig juice, wine vinegar Characteristics: Acidity ≥ 5% ...
RE Castelli condiment is aged and refined in barrels of 4 different and selected woods for many years. It is characterized by a balanced flavor between sweet & sour and fruity. It gives a terrific fragrance of woods and cooked must. The color is dark and intense. It is made with Lambrusco grape must, cooked in direct flame before the...
Dodici Castelli condiment is aged and refined in barrels of 5 different and selected woods for many years. It is characterized as a thick product that is harmoniously balanced, with a flavor almost sweet. It gives a terrific fragrance of woods and cooked must. The color is dark and intense. It is made with Lambrusco grape must, cooked in direct flame...
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From Reggio Emilia in the northern part of Italy is the 4th generation Iotti family who produces our Tartufo (Truffle) Balsamic Condiment, made with real refined black truffle! Our classic balsamic condiment is enriched by the refined black truffle juice. The intense but harmonious flavor of the truffle combines very well with the balsamic grape notes. Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar,...
Nerum is a young product with a tendency toward being thick, sweeter, scented, and brilliant. It is produced with the last grape harvest musts using Lambrusco Ancellotta grapes (particularly black) and Spergola (particularly sweet). It achieves its important density only through the cooking process. Nerum has a long shelf life of 10 years because the pH and sugary concentration are...