Pierino Caprara wins top traditional balsamic vinegar award in Maranello

Pierino Caprara has been named the producer of the best traditional balsamic vinegar in Maranello for the past year. His entry secured first place at the 17th edition of the Gran Premio dell'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, an event organized by the Comitato Maranello Tipico.

The awards ceremony took place on October 4 during the Gran Premio del Gusto. This year's competition saw significant participation, with 390 samples collected in total: 201 from Maranello-based vinegar works and 189 from other municipalities. The samples were evaluated by expert tasters from the Consorteria dell'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.

In the Maranello category, Alex Bergonzini and Clara Scarabelli followed Caprara in second and third place, respectively. For producers outside of Maranello, Paolo Caleffi of Modena took first place, followed by Tiziana Boni of Formigine and Giuseppe Guiglia of Sassuolo. Additionally, Stefano Todeschini of Castelvetro received a special recognition for the best product aged in juniper barrels.