Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena | 2 Gold Medals | 250ml

The organic version of the Giusti "2 Gold Medal" recipe is a versatile Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP for both cooking and raw food: fresh, fruity, and with a lovely density – ideal when you want to aromatically enhance dishes without overpowering their natural flavor. It is made exclusively from cooked organic grape must and aged organic wine vinegar.

Ingredients

Cooked organic grape must, mature organic wine vinegar (contains sulfites).

maturation

The maturation takes place in special wooden barrels; according to regulations, the specific maturation time may not be stated on the label and can vary depending on the recipe.

Food recommendation

Perfect for salads, raw vegetables and grilled vegetables, and also a very good complement to carpaccio and fish.

Flavor notes & hints

Fresh and fruity, with a hint of ripe fruit and notes of licorice and black pepper. Store at room temperature (even after opening); gluten-free, no animal ingredients, non-GMO; the only allergen is 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).