Traditional Dark Balsamic Condimento
$6.00 – $34.00
* Aged up to 18 yrs.
One of our finest grades of aged balsamic condimento from Modena, Italy is produced in the Traditional Style. It is aged using the Solera System in chestnut, oak, mulberry and ash barrels.
With 4% acidity it exceeds Four Leaf Quality with an astonishingly high natural density of 1.28+. This spectacular density comes naturally without thickeners or added sugar, from a lengthy aging process and cooking in copper kettles. It is exceedingly rich, complex, and dense, and pairs beautifully with any olive oil in our collection.
Average of 4% acidity.
Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, naturally occurring sulfites. No caramel color or additional ingredients.
Description
Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar originated in Italy and has since become a beloved condiment around the world. Crafted by reducing cooked grape must, this thick, aromatic vinegar boasts a dark, syrup-like consistency and a rich, sweet flavor. Although many refer to it as wine vinegar, it does not come from fermented wine. Instead, it’s made from unfermented grape pressings, carefully aged to develop its signature taste.
The most authentic and flavorful balsamic vinegars come from Modena, Italy, where producers have mastered the art of aging and blending for centuries. Unlike typical vinegar with its sharp, acidic taste, balsamic vinegar offers a smooth, well-rounded sweetness that sets it apart. You truly have to taste it to believe it.
While Italians have enjoyed balsamic vinegar for generations, Americans only began embracing it in the past two decades. Today, it ranks among the most popular condiments in grocery stores. People use it in salad dressings, sauces, marinades, glazes, and even desserts. Its increasing popularity stems not only from its exceptional taste but also from its numerous health benefits.
Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar retains many nutrients from its grape origins, including iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Therefore, adding balsamic vinegar to your daily diet may provide a range of wellness benefits.
Antioxidant Power
Balsamic vinegar supplies antioxidants that combat free radicals—damaging by-products of the body’s energy production process. These free radicals contribute to premature aging, hardened arteries, and even cancer. Fortunately, the antioxidants in balsamic vinegar help neutralize these effects and protect your cells.
Cancer-Fighting Properties
Grapes used in balsamic vinegar production contain quercetin, a bioflavonoid with powerful antioxidant properties. When combined with vitamin C, this nutrient helps strengthen your immune system to fight cancer, infections, and inflammation. Additionally, balsamic vinegar provides polyphenols—natural compounds known for their anti-cancer potential.
Additional information
| Size | 60 ml (pickup only), 200 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml (pickup only) |
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