Tradizionale Balsamic Vinegar
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Tradizionale di Modena and Tradizionale di Modena Extra Vecchio
Grown, Processed and Aged in Modena, Italy
These premium vinegars are produced in Modena, Italy under criteria overseen
by the Consortium of Producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The
Tradizionale di Modena is aged for a minimum of 12 years. The Tradizionale di
Modena Extra Vecchio is aged for a minimum of 25 years. Each bottle is sealed
and presented in a gift box that includes a booklet translated into Italian,
English, French, Dutch and Spanish. The booklets contain additional information
as well as regional recipes, and recipes from worldly chefs. Luciano Pavarotti,
Modenese and the most important "voice" in opera around the world, gives several
recipes and tips for using this extraordinary vinegar.
These Tradizionale di Modena vinegars are unique from all other vinegar
based condiments. They are produced directly from grape juice and are non-alcohol.
The grapes are harvested, crushed and the liquid must is boiled in an open vat
over a fire. This liquid is then placed in high quality wooden barrels in which
through an oxidation process, it is transformed into vinegar. The barrels are
kept in a vinegar loft - acatia - where over a number of years, the precious
liquid inside is lovingly cared for through a special technique involving transfers
and topping up. Over many years microbiotic and enzymatic modifications unite
to achieve an exceptional balance in fragrance and flavor.
COLOR: Dark brown but full of syruplike consistency.
DENSE: With a fluid and syruplike consistency.
FRAGRANCE: Distinct, complex, sharp and unmistakeably but pleasantly acid.
FLAVOR: Traditional and inimitable sweetand sour in perfect proportion. To
the tastebuds it will offer a full and rich flavour with a variety of shadings
and evolving bursts of new expressions as the mood or the carrier changes.
Strict Quality Control
The Consortium of Producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena which
oversees the production of this DOC product has established a series of controls
and procedures throughout the production process to ensure consistency and the
continuation of certain traditions. Their board of expert tasters - assagiatori
-guarantee that each vinegar placed in the distinctive and only bottle with
the Seal of Quality allowed by law has been produced in compliance with all
rules, regulations and procedures.
Suggested Uses
Try aceto balsamico tradizionale di Modena on fresh, grilled, steamed or boiled
vegetables, as a last refinishing touch to meat and fish whether they be baked,
broiled or grilled. The Saucest Cooks throughout the world achieve remarkable
culinary successes through the many creative uses of this extraordinary condiment.
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