5 Year 100% Balsamic Vinegar (REALE Condimenti) by Acetaia Leonardi- 50ml Heart-Shaped Bottle

This lovely heart-shaped bottle of FINE 100% 5-year aged Balsamic Vinegar is elegantly packaged and ready to be received by “that special person” or loved one. Incidentally, the 50ml (1.69oz) bottle size is also perfect for travel…chances are you are going to fall in ‘love’ with this product and want to take it along with you wherever you roam or your heart takes you!

REALE Balsamic Vinegar is REAL Vinegar!  There is just ONE ingredient – grapes!  The Leonardi family has been making Balsamic Vinegar for 147 years with sheer artistry and craft. They use Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes that are grown on their estate in Italy.  The grapes are cooked at a low temperature for 36 hours which produces a grape must. The must is then placed in large wooden barrels (oak, chestnut, cherry, ash, juniper, or mulberry) with a starter, similar to sourdough bread.  At the end of the first year, the musts are moved to smaller barrels made from a different wood.  At the end of the 5-year cycle, the must has gone through 5 barrels of different woods to achieve its full character and distinctive flavor.  The flavor of Balsamic evolves over time and the longer it is aged, the richer and sweeter it becomes.  

What about Aceto Balsamico? Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP is a name created in 2009 so that more, and less expensive, balsamic could be sold. This product can be made with grape must that is only 60 days old, and the product can be up to 80% wine vinegar. Caramel coloring and other things can also be added. REALE Condimenti Balsamici are made with one ingredient: grapes! The word “Condimento” for Balsamic Vinegar tells you that the product is made from 100% cooked grape must.

This 100% Balsamic Vinegar will complement a wide range of provisions.  We enjoy with salads and greens of all variety, over grilled red and white meat and drizzled over fresh mozzarella or any other favorite cheese!