Up in the attic of an old vinegar house in Modena referred to as Acetaia Reale, the pure grape must slowly turns into a miraculously fragrant essence that is a true balm for the palate as it is exposed to both, the sultry summer heat and icy winter cold. A century-long tradition requires Balsamic Vinegar to be produced in small wooden barrels to ensure quality and superiority.
In the attic of this 19th century farmhouse lay 1600 precious wood barrels made of oak, chestnut, ash, locust tree, mulberry and juniper. Each of them lends its very special taste and aroma to the unique and inimitable Balsamic Vinegar of Modena during aging.
This 100-year aged is the oldest and rarest Balsamic Vinegar in the world. Imagine tasting something that began its life before the invention of the airplane and the rise in popularity of the automobile. While the world experienced the tragic wars of the beginning of Communism, WWI, WWII, the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War, this vinegar has been slowly transforming itself into a magical wonder. Doubling with intensity and complexity with every coming year, you won€t need more than a drop of this vinegar in a bowl of soup to experience the amazing flavors it provides. We asked our producer how he likes to use it, and he said that his favorite method is a teaspoon at the end of a meal as a digestive. It is also excellent on smoked salmon, risotto, caviar, foie gras and mature cheeses.
SKU:
100YEAR
