Meet The Maker: Acetaia del Cristo

This event will take place virtually on Zoom!

Italians refer to real balsamic vinegar as tradizionale, in contrast to the industriale, or industrial vinegar on supermarket shelves. Vinegar experts speak in hushed tones of the saga of the Tradizionale vinegars. The vinegar is aged for a minimum of 12 years in wooden barrels, after which an exacting panel of judges sample to decide the fate of these vinegars. Aceto balsamico tradizionale has an incredibly rich flavor, a deep, dark amber color, and an almost syrupy texture.

These vinegars are so precious (and expensive) that we keep them in a locked cabinet in our pantry section. You know we love to open bottles and taste things with you when you visit, these are pretty much the only things we’re not able to open to sample.

So that makes us super excited to bring you a rare opportunity to taste a variety of these tradizionales. We have our hands on a limited number of tasting kits from Acetaia del Cristo and we’re offering you the chance to savor them with us AND to meet the makers behind these very exquisite products.

The magic of Zoom allows us to travel to Italy to spend some time with Acetaia del Cristo and to learn more about these vinegars. These tasting kits are not sold anywhere in the US, but we have a limited quantity to provide to you for this special event. This event is far less expensive than a plane ticket to Italy, but you’ll feel like you’re tasting this vinegar right inside the production facility. OK, maybe not exactly that, but about as close as you can get for $120.

YOUR $15 TICKET INCLUDES:

• Zoom meeting link
• An afternoon of learning and great conversation with Deli Event Coordinator Tessie and our friends from Acetaia del Cristo
• A 20% off coupon to use at our online at shop.zingermansdeli.com after the tasting
• The ability to tune in from anywhere!  You do not need to be in Ann Arbor to listen in to the conversation!

YOUR $120 TICKET INCLUDES:

• A limited edition tasting kit with 3 flights of balsamic, a ceramic tasting spoon, a generous hunk of Parmigiano Reggiano, and Zingerman’s Bakehouse Paesano bread. Each kit contains enough balsamic for 2-3 people to taste along but please note, there is only 1 spoon per kit.
• An afternoon of learning and great conversation with Deli Event Coordinator Tessie and our friends from Acetaia del Cristo
• A 20% off coupon to use at our online at shop.zingermansdeli.com after the tasting
• Zoom meeting link
• Kits can be shipped anywhere in the US!

MULTIPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR TASTING KIT:

• Pick up at the Deli (FREE)
• Ann Arbor Delivery ($12)
• Shipped ($24) – SOLD OUT

LOGISTICS:

• The Zoom link will be mailed to you at least 2 days before the event
• Your tasting kits will be ready for pickup or delivery the day before the event.  If you chose shipping, you will receive your order ahead of the event.  You will be emailed with more specific information
• If you have any questions, please email [email protected]