- Amarena Cherry Balsamic Vinegar
The Amarena cherry is a small bitter (amara, in Italian) dark colored Italian cherry grown in Bologna and Modena. Italian Amarena cherry puree and our Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic base are blended together creating a rich, leathery midpoint followed by notes of sweet and sour Amarena cherry. The end result is a flavor explosion of cherry and grape must that is at once sour and bitter. Pair this vinegar with Persian Lime, Chipotle, or Blood Orange olive oil for a deliciously well-balanced vinaigrette or to cook leafy greens. Drizzle over Greek yogurt for a decadent and healthy treat.
- Apricot White Balsamic
Luscious and fruity apricot nectar essence gives this white balsamic vinegar a remarkably fragrant, sweet, slightly tart, and simply delicious flavor. It features a bouquet of apricot blossom, sweet nectar, and fruity aromas that are outstanding complements to Mediterranean dishes. Paired with any of our citrus infused olive oils, it makes the most delicious vinaigrettes and marinades.
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- Balsamico Bianco White Balsamic Vinegar
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- Banana White Balsamic Vinegar
- Black Truffle Balsamic Vinegar
Uniquely delicious and luxurious, our Black Truffle Dark Balsamic is an extraordinary addition to our hand-picked, high quality balsamic lineup from Modena. Our producers combined dazzlingly aromatic Italian black winter truffles with our Traditional 18 Year Style Dark Balsamic base to create this elegant, sweet, and earthy vinegar. The rich and complex aromas of this balsamic add incredible depth to roasts, vegetables, pasta, risotto, and even salads. Far from conventional, this vinegar is surely a conversation starter. Fine cheeses, Italian salumi, and French charcuterie have finally met their match.
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- Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
Combining the flavor of delicate blackberries and the gentle heat of ginger, this vinegar is truly a unique creation for sweet desserts or vinaigrettes. Our Blackberry Ginger balsamic is wonderfully sweet, pleasingly tart, and redolent with the clean, natural flavor of blackberry and ginger. It makes a fantastic dressing or marinade and is divine paired with our Persian Lime olive oil.
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- Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar
This luscious blueberry infusion is just as amazing over a garden salad as it is over a fruit salad. The nose of this vinegar is true to fruit: aromatic, ripe blueberries with sweet accents and juicy blueberry flavor. When paired with a mild Super Premium EVOO, the intense blueberry flavor shines through. Try this balsamic as a substitute for maple syrup. Reduce it and use it as a glaze for roasted chicken. It is also fantastic when combined with Italian Lemon olive oil to make a spinach – pear salad vinaigrette and is a wonderful complement to blue and feta cheeses.
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- Bourbon Maple Balsamic Vinegar
This sweet and savory aroma of maple syrup meets a touch of oaky barrel aged bourbon flavor. For an unexpected twist, add it into a brunch themed cocktail. This is superb on pork, brussel sprouts, sweet breakfast items, and grilled pineapple. It is also a great add in to mustards or your homemade BBQ sauce.
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- Champagne Balsamic Vinegar
This elegant balsamic owes its clean and crisp flavor to the blending of sparkling white French Champagne Vinegar with our aged dark balsamic. It adds a delightfully tart kick to many applications such as vinaigrettes, marinades and sauces. Make a mimosa by pairing with our Blood Orange oil.
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- Chocolate di Torino Balsamic Vinegar
Torino is known throughout Italy for its high quality chocolate and
coffee. Aceto Varvello blends high quality cocoa (whole ingredient) with
our Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic to create our newest
incarnation of Chocolate balsamic. The flavor is enormous and similar to
wine; you will notice sophisticated mid-notes and a long finish that
one would expect from high quality chocolate. This vinegar’s fruity and
pruney center notes pair perfectly and infuse the chocolate flavor into
your favorite recipes. Use for marinating meats such as slow-cooked
pulled pork, braised meats, or as a replacement for sugar in your
favorite baked goods.
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- Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar
The rich Sri Lankan toasted cinnamon aroma and the sweet taste of Anjou pear are harmoniously combined to make a savory and sweet balsamic vinegar. Paired with Blood Orange olive oil, it makes a delicious vinaigrette for a festive spinach and baby arugula salad; top it with slices of fresh pear, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. This balsamic can also be used as a marinade for pork or poultry. Vanilla ice cream becomes fruity vanilla cinnamon bun pear ice cream with just a drizzle.
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- Coconut White Balsamic Vinegar
From sweet to savory, we’ve drizzled Coconut white balsamic on roasted pineapple for an ice cream topping, splashed it on quinoa, and even mixed it into cocktails. Natural coconut extract blended with our high quality white balsamic base give this vinegar a sweet, distinct flavor that is truly reminiscent of fresh shaved coconut. The creamy and velvety texture of this vinegar is brightened by a slightly tangy finish. Excellent when combined with Toasted Sesame Seed oil to marinate swordfish, but it is just as good when used to make coconut panna cotta.
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- Citrus Mint White Balsamic Vinegar
A bright mix of citrus, earthy, and fresh mint notes, our Citrus Mint White Balsamic is tangy, subtly sweet, and floral. Perfect for South Asian dishes, imparting citrusy and bright flavors to curries. This balsamic springs to life when combined with our Cilantro & Red Onion Olive Oil and drizzled over grilled zucchini or asparagus. Combine it with Harissa Olive Oil to dress the most festive couscous or farro salad. If you want to be creative and bold, this vinegar is also a fantastic complement to summer soups and drinks.
- Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar
Clean, crisp, and sparkling, our Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic is as delicious as it is beautiful. Use this product in dressings, marinades, sauces, over fruit and as an inspired cocktail or spritzer.
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- Estilo Afinnato di Modena Balsamic Vinegar
Our newest dark balsamic, Estilo “Affinato” di Modena dark balsamic
vinegar condimento, has the highest density of any vinegar we carry.
Made from the highest quality Trebbiano grape must, this product is
super thick and complex, layering flavor throughout. Boasting a 1.36
density and 5% acidity, the vinegar possesses a balance of sweet and
sour with perfect harmony and texture. At tastings, we have only
experienced the words “wow” and “incredible”. Notes of plum, honey and
cherry make this vinegar exceptionally appealing and unique. With no
thickeners or additives, this product is meant to compete with “25-star”
vinegar but at a new level of excellence.
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- Grapefruit White Balsamic Vinegar
Our grapefruit white balsamic sparkles with crisp, clean citrus flavor. It has a perfect balance of acidity and natural sweetness. Try this amazing balsamic in dressings, paired with fennel. It makes a show-stopping white balsamic grapefruit granita.
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- Honey & Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar
Italian produced organic Piedmont honey vinegar and Pinot Grigio grape must combined with natural ginger powder create this spectacular, round and beautifully structured honey-based vinegar. The dynamic fusion of honey and ginger opens up to perfectly well-balanced savory and sweet flavors. The recipe ideas we get from the aromas of the freshly harvested thousand flower Italian honey kissed by the gentle heat of ginger are as dizzying as the scent of this balsamic. From salads, to noodles to stir-frys, any Asian inspired dish can benefit.
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- Honeybell Orange White Balsamic Vinegar
Deemed ‘Nature’s Candy”, this Honeybell Balsamic is delicately sweet, smooth, and creamy. It’s luscious, juicy and slightly tart flavor and floral, almost exotic aroma do well in a wide array of applications. Sure to become a customer favorite! Drizzle into any fish marinade, atop pancakes or oatmeal, or incorporate into a summer vinaigrette; it’s divine!
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- Italian Espresso Balsamic Vinegar
Our espresso balsamic is created in Italy, using authentic Italian
espresso as an ingredient. Expect to feel the fine Espresso granules
that enhance this vinegar’s long, rich, and velvety finish. It contains
as much caffeine as a cup of decaf coffee. Pair this vinegar with any
Medium Super Premium EVOO, Chipotle infused olive oil or Roasted Walnut
oil for a marvelous, easy vinaigrette that can be used for salads or as a
marinade for grilled steak or pork. Try this vinegar in a martini or
over vanilla gelato for a unique “Made in Italy” experience.
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- Italian Fig Balsamic Vinegar
This beautiful, fruit fused vinegar has everything you would expect from
ripe Italian figs blended with our Traditional 18 Year Style dark
balsamic base: sweet, sour and jammy notes of red fruit, ripe Italian
fig and a hint of plum. This vinegar blends delicate acidity with
Italian fig purée achieving the perfect nose and texture meant to
complement any salad, cheese plate, relish, or marinade. This classic
Mediterranean ingredient shines and exudes unmistakable sweet and fruity
flavors. Pair this balsamic with Blood Orange olive oil for a flavorful
salad dressing or Garlic olive oil for a sweet and savory pork or steak
marinade.
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- Italian Herbs of Naples Balsamic Vinegar
You can practically taste the sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors of a
delightful herb bouquet just by smelling this balsamic. Dried
Neapolitan herbs playfully mingle with our bright, fruity, and complex
Traditional 18 Year Style Balsamic base. It boasts the versatility to go
from vinaigrettes for simple salads to marinades for meats and
vegetables, to homemade chutneys for cheese and salumi plates, to tangy
dessert sauces drizzled over poached pears. The essence of sunny Naples
runs through and through, making it perfect for countless dishes.
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- Italian Mango White Balsamic Vinegar
Our Italian Mango fruit vinegar is a true-to-fruit version of the mango fruit that is enjoyed across the Mediterranean. This fruit vinegar is both rich and velvety with a natural sweetness that projects rich, bright, and sweet flavors. Pair it with Cayenne or Chipotle olive oil for a sweet and spicy marinade or add it to your favorite cocktail and mango lassi. Perfect to finish gelato or vanilla ice cream.
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- Maple Balsamic Vinegar
The sweet and savory aroma of maple syrup is captured in this exceptionally sweet balsamic condimento. This vinegar has become a brunch favorite and a creative addition to roasting Brussels sprouts. For a burst of flavor, pair it with Cayenne olive oil, but for a wonderful flavor contrast, pair it with a Mild Super Premium EVOO. A sweet and warm balsamic that is superb on waffles, pork chops, and pancakes, it is also a delicious accompaniment to fruit, Greek yogurt, and ice cream.
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- Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar
Get ready to be whisked away to the Greek Islands – this is our secret ingredient to the most delicious Greek salads. Earthy and slightly sweet, our Oregano White Balsamic vinegar is very aromatic and savory. It is truly the ideal vinegar for many Mediterranean – inspired dishes. Complex but perfectly balanced, we love using it to make quick and simple marinades and vinaigrettes. This vinegar’s clean and fresh edge makes it an outstanding pantry staple that pairs wonderfully with any citrus olive oil or Medium Super Premium EVOO.
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- Peach White Balsamic Vinegar
The fresh smooth and crisp flavor of this white summer peach aged balsamic vinegar from Modena Italy is amazing…this tastes more like peach juice than a vinegar! Extremely adaptable, it can be paired with many of our oils to make a light tart vinaigrette. Also try as a unique marinade for fish, chicken and pork.
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- Pedro Ximenez Sherry Vinegar
Sweet, savory, and tangy, our Pedro Ximenez barrel aged sherry vinegar
from Jerez, Spain is remarkably complex and delicious. Reminiscent of
dehydrated grapes (raisins) and dried fruit like dates and figs, it has a
most memorable flavor and aroma. While the sweetness of this vinegar
surely comes from the delectable Pedro Ximenez grapes, its dark mahogany
color and intense aroma comes from being aged in American oak casks.
This outstanding vinegar is extremely versatile and combines stunningly
well with our Super Premium EVOO.
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- Pepper & Honey White Balsamic Vinegar
Together with Aceto Varvello, our Slow Food certified honey vinegar
producers have created this delicious honey and pepper vinegar. The
sweet and sour notes of honey from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy
are beautifully balanced by the assertive flavors of authentic Italian
peperoncino extract. The flavor complexity of this vinegar shines
through in slow-cooked pork. A staff and customer favorite, we love the
idea of dipping chilled strawberries, pineapple, or watermelon chunks in
this vinegar, but truthfully we love it just as much in salad dressings
and glazes.
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- Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar
Our Golden Hawaiian Pineapple White Balsamic is sweet and tart with the heady aroma of fresh ripe pineapple. This amazing, zesty balsamic is the perfect complement to fruit salads and fresh berries. Reduce a little Pineapple White Balsamic with honey, orange juice, cinnamon, clove, and a pinch of cayenne to make a festive glaze recipe for ham, roasted chicken, turkey, duck or quail. Excellent with chicken and seafood. Refreshing and palate-cleansing in spicy dishes.
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- Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
Pomegranate is a perpetual favorite; its distinctive flavor and versatility make it ideal for a wide array of foods. The delicate flavor of pomegranate is both tart and sweet, characteristics that perfectly complement the Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic base. This vinegar is sweet and succulent, with a velvety rich texture that pairs beautifully with Persian Lime olive oil for basting roasted Brussels sprouts or with leafy greens. Excellent as a glaze for lamb, it also makes an incredible reduction that is delicious over salmon or when drizzled over fresh fruits.
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- Pomegranate Quince White Balsamic Vinegar
This all natural, ruby jewel-toned white balsamic owes its tart, crisp flavor to juicy California Grenada Pomegranates and Floral Winter Quince.
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- Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
Italian raspberry puree and our rich Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic base are blended together to create a vinegar that is rich and velvety with delicate notes of Italian raspberries. Unlike many flavored dark balsamic vinegars, this raspberry balsamic condimento is both delicate and fruity, lending itself well to traditional vinaigrettes, fine cheeses, and marinades. Our customers love pairing it with Roasted Walnut olive oil for a rich and fruity vinaigrette.
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- Rosé Balsamic Vinegar
Made from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grape variety, it truly boasts an impressive grape pedigree and highlights everything we enjoy about rosé wine: bright acidity and soft, subtle aromas of crabapple, watermelon, raspberries, strawberries, and wet stone. This grape variety produces earthy, but elegant wines that translate beautifully into a well-balanced, clean, cool, crisp and dry vinegar. The velvety consistency will lovingly caress everything from salad greens to grill-bound asparagus and seafood.
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- Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar
Our Sicilian Lemon white balsamic is exceptionally versatile. It has both bright and sweet notes without the bitter and sour flavors characteristic of most lemon varieties. An all-around staple in the Mediterranean diet, this vinegar pairs nicely with just about any infused or Robust Super Premium EVOO. Whether you add a splash in homemade lemon curd, use it in a vinaigrette to dress kale, or reduce it and brush it on a warm bundt or pound cake. Our Sicilian Lemon balsamic will surely give a fresh sweet-tart lemon kick to all your favorites.
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- Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar
Easily one of the most versatile balsamic vinegars in our lineup, our tangerine can be used on anything from salads, to marinades, to inspired desserts. In addition, it pairs wonderfully with the majority of our citrus oils and all of our UP Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
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- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Crafted in Modena, Italy by Aceto Varvello and inspired by rare lots of 18 Year Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia, our Traditional 18 Year dark balsamic has everything you would expect in a world-class balsamic: the perfect balance and structure of sweet and sour, notes of prune and caramel with a creamy texture that extends into a long finish. Made with an exceptionally high percentage of Italian Lambrusco, Sangiovese and Trebbiano grapes that are slowly cooked to create the highest quality grape must base. The must is then combined with barrel aged Sangiovese wine vinegar to start the acetification process. The end result is the most premium example of an extremely high quality balsamic condimento that pairs well with almost every olive oil in our store. A staff and customer favorite and our bestselling product.
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- Tuscan Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
Made in Italy with a Tuscan strawberry purée that is added to our rich
Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic creating a flavor explosion of
sweet and tart strawberries that perfectly balances the rich, pruney,
and jammy balsamic base. It shines with fruity notes that make it the
perfect pairing for just about any of our Super Premium EVOO. Our staff
and customers love pairing Strawberry balsamic with Basil olive oil to
make the most delicious vinaigrette for kale, spinach, or arugula salad.
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- Watermelon Rosé Balsamic Vinegar
How are our balsamic vinegars made?
Our dark balsamic condimento is crafted in Modena, Italy from cooked, high quality Trebbiano and Lambrusco grape must, following the Tradizionale method. All of our balsamics are made by slowly simmering these grapes in copper cauldrons, over an open wood fire, and then combining this reduction with older balsamic vinegar, in order to help speed acidification. Aged using the Solera method, with barrels made of oak, ash, juniper, cherry, mulberry, or chestnut containing this must become progressively smaller as the balsamic becomes thicker and naturally evaporates over time. Each wooden barrel used previously contained residual amounts of older balsamic that dates back as far as 18 years, and in some cases, as far back as 25 years. This adds to the rich aroma, flavor, and color.
It is the knowledge and skill of the artisan that really makes the greatest balsamic. Like wine making, balsamic vinegar masters to aim for particular flavors - a balance of juniper, oak, and cherry wood flavors the perfect balance between sweet and sour.
Our white balsamic condimento undergoes the same cooking process as our dark balsamic condimento, with one exception: the white balsamic condimento is aged in stainless steel vats, which results in a crisp, tart vinegar with a touch of sweetness and 4% acidity.
Our balsamic vinegar is certified to come from Modena, Italy. It contains only natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings or chemical enhancements.
Fresh Caprese Salad with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
How to Make a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction:
Bring the balsamic to a simmering boil. Whisk constantly while maintaining a slow boil, until about half of the volume is reduced by evaporation, thereby thickening the consistency and also intensifying the flavor.
This mixtures is sometimes referred to as a reduction or a glaze.
It can be used to finish both sweet and savory dishes of your choice.
- 9 tablespoons lemon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon blueberry balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 6 cups spinach
- 3/4 cup strawberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries and blackberries
- 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced raw beets
- 2 1/4 ounce crumbled goat cheese
- 4 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Reserve 1 tablespoon vinaigrette.
To prepare salad, combine spinach, fruit, and beets on a plate; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Add 1 tablespoon vinaigrette; toss well.
Top Tips for Tossing Sprinkle Lightly:
Crumbly cheeses
(100 calories per ounce), chopped nuts (50 calories per tablespoon),
bacon (25 calories per slice), and dried fruits (25 calories per
tablespoon) are tasty but calorie-dense. Add these at the end. Plate It:
Serve your salad on a plate to keep all those tasty (and heavy)
toppings from collecting in the bottom, as they might in a bowl.
Dress with Less: A little of our dressing goes a long way. Start with 1 tablespoon; toss well. If the greens still seem dry, add more 1 teaspoon at a time.
*Dressing serves 4.
Salad Dressings
Berries with Balsamic and Honey
Ingredients:
4 containers of strawberries
3 containers of blueberries
3 containers of raspberries
2 oranges
- Rinse the strawberries and blueberries, and cut the strawberries into smaller chunks.
- Whisk together one cup of honey and 3 tablespoons each of Coconut, Pineapple, and Peach balsamic vinegars (or any vinegars of your choice).
- Pour over the berries and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the raspberries and orange zest.
The perfect treat for any day of the week!