Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena | 1 Silver Medal | 250ml

This organic Aceto Balsamico di Modena impresses with its rich aroma and pleasantly rounded acidity, which subtly enhances the natural flavor of your dishes without overpowering them. Made exclusively from aged organic wine vinegar and cooked organic grape must, it is a particularly aromatic all-rounder for everyday use – from fresh to light.

Ingredients

Mature organic wine vinegar and cooked organic grape must (contains sulfites).

maturation

The wine is matured in French oak barrels (Grands Tonneaux) and refined with already matured balsamic extracts from centuries-old barrel batteries; according to regulations, the exact maturation time may not be stated on the label.

use

Ideal for salads, cooked and raw vegetables, for marinating and as a base for sweet and sour sauces.

Flavor profile & notes

Fresh and light, with a balanced balsamic acidity. Store at room temperature, even after opening; gluten-free and without animal ingredients (allergen: sulfites).

Medals and the meaning behind them

The "medals" at Giusti primarily represent a quality/style and maturity system within the Giusti heritage line: the more medals on the label, the higher the selection typically (including greater density/complexity, usually a higher must content, and/or longer/more elaborate barrel aging, depending on the recipe). Historically, the medals refer to awards that Giusti received at major (world) exhibitions in the 19th century; the ascending number of these medals is used today to classify the products within the collection.

Practically speaking, you can read it like this (simplified):

1 Silver Medal : Lighter texture, fragrant and pleasantly "sharp"/spicy, with intense aroma and pleasant acidity – very versatile for cold dressings and also for cooking.

2 gold medals : balanced, clear sweet-sour focus; aromatic with ripe fruits, licorice and pepper.

3 gold medals : fruitier and "rounder", noticeably softer/more pleasing to the palate.

4 gold medals : denser/creamier, more "syrupy" and longer lasting (e.g. honey notes).