Acetaia Malagoli Daniele is the very soul of Sofia Malagoli. What she fought for and worked tirelessly to achieve is a dream come true, built with commitment and dedication. Sofia wanted to be a young Italian woman who was engaged in her country, yet connected to the world. She yearned for an international environment around her, much like the one she experienced as a child at her maternal family’s hotel. Although she was initially forced to study Civil Engineering, Sofia invested all her energy, as a young woman, into both her studies and work, proving to herself—and to others—that it is possible to live by one’s passions.

It all officially began in 2015 when Sofia entered a contest by the Municipality of Modena to open a temporary store in the historic center. It was truly fun, because, not yet having a company, she submitted the application in her mother Barbara’s name, who owned the farm where they produced the grapes for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Once she won the opportunity to open the coveted store, Sofia had to break the news to her parents, who inevitably had to come to terms with the decision. These were hectic moments that today the Malagoli Daniele family recalls with great affection! In fact, Daniele—the father—wanted Sofia to follow in his footsteps and become only an engineer, and at first, he thought her interest in the vinegar production business was just a passing idea. But soon, he had to reconsider. Sofia was determined to make it her future, and so she did.

Today, Acetaia Malagoli Daniele hosts international guests every day, offering them gastronomic experiences at the top businesses in the area. All the women who work alongside Sofia share her passion for tradition and her desire to share it daily with the many guests!