Giusppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, "2 Gold Medal" 8.4 oz

The making of Balsamic vinegar - the real stuff, not the inexpensive 'condiment; versions - involves the aging of fresh vinegar in a large barrel, which evaporates in the heat of summer over many years, as it is used to top up the vinegar in ever-smaller barrels. This array of barrels is called the "Battery" of barrels, usually made of several different types of wood. It is this progressive evaporation that creates the intense concentration Balsamic Vinegars are known for.

Founded in 1605 in Modena, Italy, Giuseppe Giusti is the longest-running producer of vinegar worldwide. Gold Medal Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is crafted the highest-quality local grapes, boasting the flavors of mature fruits, licorice, and black pepper.

Aged in the barrels of the famous Giusti cask deposit, this is a sophisticated choice for salads, raw or grilled vegetables, and is also ideal for meat and fish carpaccio. Grapes are pressed in a wine making vat, and the fresh juice and must is separated and cooked down until it becomes sweet and thick and then aged for a minimum of 8 years.

A note on the package design - both the cubic bottle and the label reflect the original design from the early 1900s, with the label showcasing Giusti's legacy of awards and achievements.