Modena Balsamic Vinegar
The Sicilian Balsamic Vinegar I.G.P. - 250ml
£6.99
Fine and delicate Balsamic Vinegar made for us by a certified producer in Italy. Perfect in salads, fish and vegetarian dishes.
250ml
Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar.
Modena Balsamic Vinegar: A Timeless Italian Elixir
Modena Balsamic Vinegar, or Aceto Balsamico di Modena, is one of Italy's most treasured culinary products, renowned for its rich, complex flavour and centuries-old production process. Originating from the city of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region, this dark, velvety vinegar has become a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence. It is widely used in Sicilian cuisine and our balsamic is produced and bottled for us in Modena.
True Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena) is made from the cooked must of local Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes. The must is slowly aged in a series of wooden barrels—oak, chestnut, cherry, or juniper—where it ferments and concentrates over a minimum of 12 years, and sometimes up to 25 years or more. During this time, it develops a deep, sweet-sour flavour profile with notes of dried fruit, wood, and molasses.
The aging process is key to its exceptional quality, as the vinegar thickens and gains complexity the longer it matures. Each bottle of traditional balsamic is carefully overseen by local producers, adhering to strict regulations that ensure authenticity and protect the vinegar's DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) status.
Balsamic vinegar from Modena is versatile, adding depth to dishes ranging from salads and cheeses to roasted meats and even desserts like strawberries or gelato. Whether drizzled sparingly or used as a central flavour, it enhances food with a unique blend of sweetness, acidity, and richness, embodying the artistry of Modena's culinary tradition which has spread throughout the whole of Italy.