Created to celebrate the Giusti family's participation in the Great Universal Expositions of the late 19th century and honor this great historical period of progress, culture and optimism. A journey through time between the history and culture of the late 19th century and the international success of Giusti Balsamic Vinegars.
A unique expression of the history and culture of the Belle Époque era, Giusti Expo’s Hommage is a celebration of three precious Reserves, extracted from among the oldest and most cherished barrels of Giusti’s historical cask collection. These barrels have been actively producing balsamic vinegar from their initiation in the 18th – 19th centuries. The “A3” barrel is an example of this history, having accompanied Giuseppe Giusti to the Great Exhibition of Paris, transporting a “90-year-old balsamic”. The three Gold, Silver and Bronze Reserves guide a fortunate benefactor through an exclusive experience of progressive tasting of Giusti’s rarest and most aged balsamic liquids.
— Discover Giusti Expo's Hommage
To accompany a unique tasting experience, Giusti Expo’s Hommage remembers the ancient art of vinegar making, incorporating the finest historical tools, including a flask, pipette, candle and spoon. Handcrafted in glass and porcelain, each instrument participates in the ideal appreciation of the complexity of flavors defined in the Expo Reserves. The evocative and sensory tasting meets a climax with the explosion of the refined characteristics of its liquid, appreciated not only through taste, but also with visual and olfactory perception. By repeating the traditional gestures of the master vinegar maker, an exclusive tasting experience is perfected.
— Discover the ancient art of Giusti
Since the seventeenth century, the Giusti family has been producing Balsamic Vinegar, passing down a recipe that created a complex harmony of flavors and a product of excellence, appreciated all over the world.
Creating an exceptional balsamic vinegar depends on the competence, experience and attention to detail and the lengthy period of aging. Proud of a know-how which has been refined over its 400 years of family history, Giusti combines both its respect for tradition with a sense of local corporate responsibility and a modern and sustainable production philosophy.
Registration of Giuseppe and Francesco Maria Giusti in the Modenese Duke’s ledger of local businesses "Salsicciai and Lardaroli"
The "Gran Deposito Aceto Balsamico di Giuseppe Giusti " expands with the inauguration of new series of barrels and through the acquisition of barrels from other Modenese families.
The "A3" barrel was taken to Florence for the Italian Exposition organized by the Italian Royal Family, where Giuseppe Giusti was awarded a gold medal for a 90-year-old balsamic vinegar.
Giuseppe Giusti presents the "Giusti Recipe", the first document that describes how to obtain a "Perfect Balsamic Vinegar" at the Agricultural Exhibition of Modena.
The first " samples without commercial value" of Balsamic Vinegar Giusti sent by post, anticipating the future circulation of Giusti vinegars in Italy and Europe.
Giusti participates in the Universal Expositions of the late 19th century, from Paris to Antwerp, obtaining diplomas and numerous awards for its Balsamic Vinegars.
The shop, opened in the early seventeenth century, becomes the Renowned Salumeria Giusti, which still remains today a reference point for gourmets and local excellences
Giusti becomes the official supplier to the King of Italy and the Royal House of Savoy, awarding Giusti the privilege to use the royal emblem on Giusti Balsamic Vinegars.
The retail trade grows and Giusti begins to bottle the Balsamic Vinegars in the most glass bottles produced in the area, those for the locally produced Lambrusco wines.
The most precious and aged Balsamic Vinegars are bottled in smaller bottles, preceding the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Dop.
Acetaia Giusti moves from the attics of the Salumeria to a cottage in the Modena countryside, opening its doors to fans from all over the world
The new museum opens, welcoming over 20,000 visitors a year in a journey through time, divided into 10 rooms.
The Giusti Workshop is inaugurated in Piazza Grande, Modena, a new space dedicated to the tastings of the Giusti Balsamic Vinegars, among ancient barrels and historical objects of the Giusti family.
Between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Giusti Balsamic Vinegars becomes recognized throughout the world and enjoys unanimous success among the European public. Presented at the various International Exhibitions of the Belle Epoque, thanks to the initiative of Giuseppe and after him Pietro Giusti, the most important of the Giusti Balsamic vinegars, of 30, 50 and even 100 years, win numerous prestigious accolades, including 14 gold medals.
The quality of Giusti Balsamic Vinegar conquered the King of Italy Vittorio Emanuele III, who granted in 1929 the title "Supplier of the Royal House of Savoy", conceding to Giusti the privilege of displaying the Royal Seal of Approval, still incorporated today on all Giusti Balsamic Vinegars.