The product offered is Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena) and carries a D.O.P. ("Denominazione di Origine Protetta") stamp - a European Union certification that guarantees an ingredient's quality, production, and place of origin. The only ingredient is grape must. Traditional balsamic from Modena is only sold in a bulb-shaped 100ml bottle. Traditional balsamic vinegar begins with grape must -whole pressed grapes complete with juice, skin, seeds and stems. The must from sweet white locally grown and late-harvested grapes -usually Lambrusco or Trebbiano varieties- is cooked over a direct flame until concentrated by roughly half, then left to ferment naturally for up to three weeks, and then matured and further concentrated for a minimum of 12 years in a "batteria," or five or more successively smaller aging barrels. These barrels are made of different types of wood such as oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, and mulberry, so that the vinegar can take on the complex flavors of the casks. For Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale Di Modena, there's only two grades, based on the aging period, affinato, which is aged a minimum of 12 years with a cream colored cap, or extra vecchio, aged for a minimum of 25 years with a gold colored cap. This particular Aceto Balsamico is aged for at least 25 years and is produced by Acetia Rossi Barattini, one of the oldest family producer in Modena and one of the most historical families in the province of Modena. Rossi Barattini produces a variety of Artisan Balsamic Vinegars while honoring ancient traditional methods which have been handed down for over four generations at the Azienda Agricola Rossi Barattini. This is the first time this famed Balsamico is available outside of Italy
- ✅ TRADITIONAL ARTISAN BALSAMICO – Rossi Barattini Affinato garnered top scores from the consortium. The only ingredient in this balsamic vinegar is grape must and the finished product comes bottled in a traditional 100ml glass bottle.
- ✅ METICULOUSLY AGED FOR 12 YEARS – Intricate detail goes into creating this high-end balsamic vinegar. The grapes are cooked over an open flame, left to ferment for a few weeks then aged for a minimum of 12 years in a variety of wood barrels.
- ✅ KNOW WHERE YOUR PRODUCT COMES FROM – This premium balsamic vinegar carries a D.O.P. certification. That means the European Union has certified that this vinegar is crafted in Modena, Italy.
- ✅ DELECTABLE ACCOMPANIMENT – Use this delicious balsamic vinegar with a variety of foods. It tastes great on meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, salads and desserts. It makes a unique and thoughtful gift idea for that special someone in your life.
- ✅ TRUE ITALIAN EXCELLENCE – The Rossi Barattini family has been producing the finest balsamic vinegar for over 250 years. The family owned and operated company uses the grapes from their own farm to produce their high-quality balsamico.
- ✅ TRADITIONAL ARTISAN BALSAMICO – Rossi Barattini Affinato garnered top scores from the consortium. The only ingredient in this balsamic vinegar is grape must and the finished product comes bottled in a traditional 100ml glass bottle.
- ✅ METICULOUSLY AGED FOR 12 YEARS – Intricate detail goes into creating this high-end balsamic vinegar. The grapes are cooked over an open flame, left to ferment for a few weeks then aged for a minimum of 12 years in a variety of wood barrels.
- ✅ KNOW WHERE YOUR PRODUCT COMES FROM – This premium balsamic vinegar carries a D.O.P. certification. That means the European Union has certified that this vinegar is crafted in Modena, Italy.
- ✅ DELECTABLE ACCOMPANIMENT – Use this delicious balsamic vinegar with a variety of foods. It tastes great on meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, salads and desserts. It makes a unique and thoughtful gift idea for that special someone in your life.
- ✅ TRUE ITALIAN EXCELLENCE – The Rossi Barattini family has been producing the finest balsamic vinegar for over 250 years. The family owned and operated company uses the grapes from their own farm to produce their high-quality balsamico.
