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- Balsamic vinegar - Italian treasure
Balsamic vinegar - Italian treasure
Balsamic vinegar, fully named aceto balsamico, is an Italian vinegar from the Emilia-Romagna region. It is made from cooked grape must aged in wooden barrels. Traditional balsamic from Modena ages for a minimum of 12 years. It has a dark color, thick consistency, and a complex sweet-sour flavor. It is used to season salads, grilled meats, cheeses, and desserts.
- Traditional balsamic from Modena ages in wooden barrels for a minimum of 12 years.
- Authentic aceto balsamico tradizionale can cost hundreds of euros per 100 ml.
- Balsamic production uses barrels made from different woods, oak, chestnut, cherry, and mulberry.
- Balsamic vinegar has a DOP protected designation of origin regulated by Italian law.
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