Dating back to 1046 A.D., balsamic vinegar has been blessing the palettes of humanity. It was given as a gift to Emperor Enrico III of Franconia who was astonished by the flavor. And not much about the well-known vinegar has changed since! Its enormous success throughout the world can be attributed to the fact that it can be used as a condiment in practically any style of cooking. At its roots, CuratedCravings™ Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a reduction of sweet grapes, boiled to a syrup. The resulting “grape must” is mixed in exact proportions with the wine vinegar to make the final product. And what a product it is - sweet-and-sour in taste with a rich fragrance that will only add to, not dominate the other flavors in a dish. And of course, with that Protected Geographical Indication, CuratedCravings™ Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI is produced in the Modena region of Italy, for an authentically tasting Balsamic Vinegar similar to that introduced to modern history back in 1046 A.D. These factors sing in harmony in every bottle of our Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. It’s naturally viscous without added thickening agents, naturally sweet, and goes wonderfully on a well-dressed salad, fresh strawberries or watermelon, or tossed into a sauce or cooked meat near the end of the cook time for added complexity.