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- Originated in Modena, Italy
- Invented in Middle Ages
- Uncommon in America until the 1980s
- Small amount is potent in flavor
- Called "aceto balsamico" in Italian
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With its high viscosity and thick mouth feel, balsamic vinegar is set apart from other culinary vinegars such as red wine vinegar by its sweet flavor. The most expensive "traditional" balsamic vinegars are aged for a long time in a succession of smaller barrels made from different woods. True balsamic vinegar goes through this process and is aged for at least 12 years. It is labeled Aceto Balsamic Tradizionale di Modena. Commercially available balsamic vinegar is usually aged in oak. It is made from pressed grapes that have not been allowed to ferment.
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Serving Suggestions
- Mix with olive oil as a dip for bread
- Drizzle on strawberries or peaches
- Make your own salad dressings
- Dress up Panna Cotta, Zabaglione or Creme Caramel
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Balsamic Vinegar Questions
Finding it odd to have lost a taste for balsamic vinaigrette. Much prefer dressing made with red or white wine vinegar. What do you prefer? 1 AnswerHi, I like balsamic vinegar on my salad better than the vinaigrette, but my favorite is Ranch. I prefer to make it from the package instead of the bottle. read more
Finding it odd to have lost a taste for balsamic vinaigrette. Much prefer dressing made with red or white wine vinegar. What do you prefer? 2 AnswersWhat a tragic thing to have lost! Personally, I would eat my own head in a balsamic vinaigrette read more
does Balsamic Wine Vinegar contain alcohol or ethanol? 1 AnswerThere are a variety of balsamic vinegars available, both with and without alcohol but I've never heard of any balsamic vinegars containing ethanol. read more
does Balsamic Wine Vinegar contain alcohol or ethanol? 1 AnswerRepost of the same question? There are a variety of balsamic vinegars available, both with and without alcohol but I've never heard of any balsamic vinegars co... read more
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Gonna make ginger pork loin & Sis' cabbage recipe: w/shredded carrots, onion, celery, sweet relish, balsamic vinegar, pepper. Delicious Sis!
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Traveling to Charlotte to get specific supplies... Namely true Balsamic Vinegar from Williams-Sonoma. Going to attempt the Harvest... #fb
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@OyeBilly of course if it's balsamic dressing not vinegar, he would probably rethink that.
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Beetroot pickle: thyme, balsamic vinegar, wholegrain mustard, apple, red onion. This won't last long! http://yfrog.com/37yd7j
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Ah bliss. Glass of Chateau de Chasseley. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar with some warmed bread rolls. It must be Monday! Lavinia's gone home
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