This ancient and noble condiment is made with the must of local grapes, which are cooked over a direct flame and then aged in valuable wooden barrels. The Refined balsamic vinegar has been aged for almost 12 years and comes in a black package while the Extra Aged one has been aged for at least 25 years and comes in a gold package. This balsamic vinegar has a rounded but sharp flavour, which makes it ideal for enhancing boiled meats, seafood dishes and frittatas in its pure form and may be drizzled over
beef fillets or mixed into risottos directly in the pan right after cooking to bring out the flavours. The extra aged balsamic vinegar is a product of the utmost quality and has the perfect thickness, complexity and long-lasting taste. Traditions and family vocations are what have driven the Antica Acetaia La Secchia di Modena to produce balsamic vinegar. The company diligently follows the antique recipe, which was made official in May 2000 by the regulations governing the production of D.O.P. (protected
denomination of origin) balsamic vinegar.
The sulfites that are included in the labels are natural sulfites that are formed in a minimum percentage after the fermentation of the must. In fact, we do NOT add caramel, thickeners and/or colourings!