Why are PDO balsamic vinegar bottles uniform?
Unraveling the tradition and standards of the “black gold” the true balsamic vinegar PDO bottle: understanding the shape reasons anc divergences between producers
How it works balsamic vinegar aging
One of the most captivating aspects of Balsamic vinegar is its aging process, which contributes to the complexity of its flavor, to the density… and to the high cost!
Made Green in Italy for Balsamic Vinegar
In Italy the proposal that the Consortium formulated to the Ministry of Ecological Transition regarding the Category Rule (RCP) was officially accepted and published in June. This made possible to start an important study and improvement work on the environmental...Balsamic Vinegar PGI
Balsamic Vinegar PGI of Modena is produced in the territories of the province of Modena and, although the name does not suggest it, also in those of the province of Reggio Emilia. It is a lower quality vinegar than PDO. More widespread, cheaper, but also less pure. As...Giusti Balsamic Vinegar: Giuseppe Giusti
Balsamic vinegar, to be perfect has to have salient parameters such as the dark brown color, full and bright, the intense smell, which hides grape aromas and hints of wood wines, the agro resulting from the slow acetification, and the complexity of the aromas...Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar Recognitions
Between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegars made themselves known all over the world and enjoyed unanimous success among the European public…
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Balsamic vinegar of Modena, thanks to its unmistakable bitter-sweet flavor that lend itself to the most varied combinations in the kitchen, to its velvety density, which is a real pleasure for the palate, has distinguished itself all over the world, soon becoming...Parmesan aged: Different Types
A Parmesan aged (Parmigiano Reggiano) has at least 12 months, the highest among cheeses: at that point only the forms deemed suitable for the selection examination can continue aging for 24 months or more. Only the forms that have the essential characteristics...Balsamic Vinegar Composition
Knowing what is balsamic vinegar composition is a very common curiosity. The fundamental difference between every other vinegar and balsamic vinegar consists of the raw material: grape must. Photo credit: wikipedia According to experts, three factors are fundamental...Balsamic Vinegar Health Benefits
Balsamic vinegar health benefits are many, and today we are going to tell you 5 of them. Balsamic vinegar is a real panacea that, used day after day, will be appreciated not only by the palate! Benefit # 1: It helps you lose weight Balsamic vinegar is a...The Origin of Balsamic Vinegar Term
What is the origin of balsamic vinegar term? Well, the term “balsamic” coined in 1747 for the first time, only serves to differentiate this type from the classic one, since the starting matrix is the same: both, in fact they are derived from wine grapes....Types of Balsamic Vinegar
Three types of balsamic vinegar have been on the market for some years: traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, traditional balsamic vinegar of Reggio Emilia, balsamic vinegar of Modena. All three flaunt the adjective Balsamic on the label of the glass container. The...Balsamic Vinegar Uses
Balsamic vinegar uses can vary. With its irresistible scent and its black or dark brown color, balsamic vinegar is a condiment with unique characteristics born in Italy, produced for centuries in particular in the Modena and Reggio Emilia vinegar factories....Balsamic Vinegar History
Balsamic Vinegar is now used as a condiment for many dishes, but the birth of this black gold originates from ancient times when Romans used it as a medicine.
Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
The Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena was set up in 2013 after that the Balsamic Vinegar obtained its PGI designation from the European authorities in July 2009.The Protection Consortium is the guardian of the product’s quality and it promotes...Balsamic Vinegar: a woman for President
Mariangela Grosoli is the heir of one of the 4 historic companies of the production of balsamic vinegar, the Del Duca, founded in 1891