Fondo Montebello
About Us
Fondo Montebello was founded in 1991 and it is located in Italy, Emilia Romagna, Maranello, Modena.
Our company has been the first to formulate high density Balsamic vinegar of Modena, and our passion for Balsamic Vinegar
has been transferred over two family generations. Today Fondo Montebello is a medium and modern company with a production process which is FSSC 22000 Certified that consistently wins the trust and appreciation of tough markets as Europe, China and the United States of America thanks to the effort and resources we put in making a top quality Balsamic Vinegar
All started at the end of 1991, in a small vinegar cellar inside a farmhouse. Hung on a wall inside this house, was founded a small and rusty metal plate with a name carved onto it. That name was Fondo Montebello. Believing it was a good omen,
we took it as the name of the new business.
Following the initial success, the company started growing at a fast pace and eventually moved into a bigger facility,
able to accommodate advanced bottling equipment. All throughout this resizing phase, the traditional recipe of
our Balsamic Vinegar was kept genuine and unaltered.
How it is made
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI can be produced only in the
provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) ,
obtained exclusively from the Lambrusco, Sangiovese,
Trebbiano, Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana
and Montuni grape varieties.
addition of a quantity of aged wine vinegar at least 10 years aged,
and aged in barrels for at least 60 days, or up to and beyond 3
years for products labelled as invecchiato (aged).
Fermentation begins immediately in large vats and continues
after transfer into casks constructed using prized woods such as
oak, particularly sessile oak, chestnut, mulberry and juniper. The
product thus obtained is filtered and then subjected to a “final
examination” (analytical and organoleptic), which leads to the
product being certified as Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
How it is made
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI can be produced only in the provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) , obtained exclusively from the Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana and Montuni grape varieties.
It is produced from cooked or concentrated must, with the addition of a quantity of aged wine vinegar at least 10 years aged, and aged in barrels for at least 60 days, or up to and beyond 3 years for products labelled as invecchiato (aged).
Fermentation begins immediately in large vats and continues after transfer into casks constructed using prized woods such as oak, particularly sessile oak, chestnut, mulberry and juniper.
The product thus obtained is filtered and then subjected to a “final examination” (analytical and organoleptic), which leads to the product being certified as Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
The passion
The ageing process of Balsamic vinegar of Modena requires time. The longer it rests in the old barrels of the Fondo Montebello, the richer it becomes in flavors and aromas, giving life to a tasting experience able to seduce the senses in an unique way.
A wooden treasure
During the ageing process each wood leaves to Balsamic Vinegar a particular feature.
Chestnut, rich in tannins, contributes to the dark color; Mulberry enhances the concentration; Juniper leaves resinous essences;
Cherry sweetens the taste; Oak gives a typical vanilla perfume. The result is a complex equilibrium between sour and sweet,
which has always distinguished Fondo Montebello Balsamic Vinegars of Modena.
United States
of America
The opening of a branch in the United States, Houston, Texas,
Fondo Montebello USA, Inc. is at the same time a goal,
a confirmation and a challenge.
“We strongly believe in the value of our product and know-how
acquired and we know its enormous attractive potential in the
world,
which is why we are investing heavily in terms of resources and
energy to develop a foreign commercial network that
is increasingly structured, able to satisfy
the growing market demand.”
United States
of America
The opening of a branch in the United States, Houston, Texas, Fondo Montebello USA, Inc. is at the same time a goal, a confirmation and a challenge.
“We strongly believe in the value of our product and know-how acquired and we know its enormous attractive potential in the world, which is why we are investing heavily in terms of resources and energy to develop a foreign commercial network that is increasingly structured, able to satisfy the growing market demand.”
Our mission
We are spreading, without intermediaries the characteristic of a unique product such as Fondo Montebello balsamic vinegar of Modena.
We have slowly established our brand in the European and American markets.
We let ourcustomers choose us. Instead of betting on quantity, we invest in quality. This allows us to compete with the large
variety of balsamic vinegars commonly available on the market. Starting from 2013, one of our goals is to increase our visibility
by attending the most important fairs and events around the world, in order to meet the emerging markets and buyers.
Our vision
Our vision is to provide a range of different products aimed to satisfy the most demanding of the clients
with an affordable price, without impacting quality. For this reason, we have never stopped striving for quality.
Our target is to popularize our Balsamic Vinegar as a top-notch niche product, created from unique ingredients as a cooked
must and wine vinegar, with no colorings,
flavors or other additives.
Although we chose to automate some of our production processes, we want to highlight that the intense taste
of our Balsamic Vinegar comes from top quality base ingredients – all of which are purchased locally – and from the
refining process, which naturally takes place in wooden casks.
Our wholesale distribution currently reaches 26 countries, while our retail segment is dedicated to bring Fondo Montebello products to specialized shops, hotels and restaurants.
For years, private customers have been purchasing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena from the e-commerce platform hosted
on our website www.fondomontebello.com, which we have made available to all those who wish to purchase retail
products directly from our online store.
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