Legend has it that the first bottle of Balsamic Vinegar di Modena was valued at 100 horses. That’s what the soon-to-be Holy Roman Emperor Enrico III of Franconia purportedly imparted to the individual who gifted to him a small bottle of “black vinegar” in 1046. The value of Balsamic Vinegar was established. TJ's Gold Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a fine example of what’s been handed down over the last one thousand years. This Vinegar is designated as Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP), which designates a vinegar that’s produced in the Emilia Romana region of Italy (specifically Modena, in this case), and that’s made exclusively from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes from this same region. The IGP also means you can count on a vinegar that’s been aged for at least three years in oak barrels. All of these qualities are strictly monitored and controlled. These factors culminate in an Aged Balsamic that is naturally viscous like honey (no added thickeners), with a sweet flavour that includes a hint of pomegranate.
Enjoy some on fresh strawberries or watermelon. Mix with olive oil and toss with greens for a best-dressed salad. Add a mysterious complexity to your soups and stews by stirring in a tablespoon or two near the end of the cooking time. You’ll have tasters wondering what you did to develop such rich and interesting flavour. (Please note: We do not accept payment in horses, we strongly prefer Canadian Dollars)!
