Rich in tradition as well as flavor, true Traditional Balsamic Vinegar D.O.P.* comes only from the renowned vineyards of Italy’s Modena region. Aged for 25 years, this rich vinegar is velvety smooth on the tongue and boasts a bold, complex flavor with a mellow, fruity tartness. It adds notes of sophistication to a wide variety of dishes, including soups, stews, sauces, aged cheeses, meats and fish. Just a drop imparts a unique relish to ice cream and fresh fruit.

We’re delighted to bring you Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, cultivated and crafted in the heart of balsamic vinegar country by the Guerzoni family using traditional methods of preparation. This includes a slow “open sky and direct fire” boiling process and an aging of 25 years in a progression of small barrels made of prized woods such as cherry, juniper, mulberry, ash and oak. During this aging process, the vinegar is transferred to progressively smaller barrels of different woods, gradually enriching the vinegar with aromas of the different woods in which it rests.

Today, the Guerzoni family boasts the only Demeter Certified Biodynamic^® balsamic vinegar production facility in the world following these traditional production methods. Demeter Certified Biodynamic^® producers reject the use of herbicides, pesticides and soil-depleting synthetic fertilizers, focusing on the regeneration of depleted soils and encouraging biodiversity through:

• Crop rotation, to replenish the soil with a variety of nutrients.
• Animal husbandry, to provide manure for compost and increase soil fertility.
• Composting, for nutrient-rich fertilizer produced right on the farm.
• Homeopathic treatments, to enhance quality of the soil and crops.
• Cover crops, to pull carbon and nitrogen into the ground for richer soil.

These caretaking practices enrich the soil and produce grapes of flavor and goodness that surpass modern conventional methods, further enhancing the rich, complex flavors of true traditional balsamic vinegar.

Experience the finest Italian balsamic vinegar in the world, and add a dash of distinction to your dinners and desserts. Order Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena today.

* D.O.P. refers to “Denominazione di Origine Protetta,” which translates to “Protected Designation of Origin.” It is a mark of legal protection attributed by the European Union to foods whose particular qualitative characteristics depend essentially or exclusively on the territory in which they were produced.