characteristics of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
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Characteristics of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena |
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| It is famous all over the world and it has obtained the DOC label in 1986 (L.93 on 03/04/86). The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is a PDO product according to a law of the European Union dated 17/04/2000. The must: the must used for the production of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena comes from the grapes of Trebbiano and Lambrusco, Spergola and Berzimino. Processing: the must is cooked in open-air pots then natural fermentation of the cooked must takes place. Use: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a product of great versatility. Usually used raw in cooking food with the Traditional Balsamic of Modena. The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Affinato (Fine) and the Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (fine old) are used with fat courses usually. Age: the body for the certification and the commission of experts have listed two qualities of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar: - affinato (fine), aged at least 12 years; - extravecchio (fine old), aged at least 25 years. Colour: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is dark-brown. Body: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has a syrup body. Fragrance: bouquet, balanced sweet-sour fragrance. Acidity: the degree of acidity is due to natural acids in grapes. Flavour: the typical flavour of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is sweet and sour. Bottle: the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena can be contained only in the bottle designed by famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, according to PDO regulation. |
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