[4710] Casanova - DOP Balsamico trad. 12 100 ml

When you see the abbreviation DOP on a product, it stands for 'Denominazione di Origine Protetta'. This protected designation of origin means the European Commission has confirmed that this balsamic vinegar genuinely comes from a specific region, in this case Modena, Italy. The product is made exclusively from cooked grape must and aged for many years in wooden barrels. During ageing, the balsamic vinegar naturally becomes thicker and more aromatic every year. It is transferred to a different wooden barrel each year, allowing flavours from the wood to infuse the vinegar. Notes of oak, cherry, chestnut, ash, mulberry and juniper wood can be detected in this delicious balsamic vinegar. This traditional MODENA DOP balsamic vinegar comes exclusively in specially shaped 100 ml glass bottles designed by Giugiaro. Each bottle is numbered and sealed with the Consortium's special DOP logo. There are only two quality designations, one of which is 'affinato'. Affinato means this balsamic vinegar has been aged for at least 12 years. It has a sweet flavour and is thicker than balsamic vinegar with the IGP designation, making it exceptionally versatile in the kitchen. This balsamic vinegar is so exclusive that many Italian supermarkets even display it in locked cabinets!