True to the values of the past, Compagnia del Montale crafts this fine balsamic. It is rich, dense, and explodes with flavor. Vigna Oro is made from grapes from Modena region and aged in oak and cherry barrels for a minimum of ten years. It is as close to a Traditional Balsamic as possible, as it is made with the same rich cooked grape must used to make Traditional Balsamics and contains the minimal amount of red wine vinegar required by the Consortium of Modena.
You may notice notes of dried plums, as well as elements of cherry and chestnut from the wood aging casks. Noted as invecchiato, or aged.
June 2012: Just awarded a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste and Quality Institute in Brussels.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with favorite aged cheeses, drizzle on a prime steak, or for dessert, serve with fresh berries or ice cream -- or both! Great served over parmesan cheese, drizzled over grilled vegetables, grilled meats, and fresh mozzarella.
Store at room temperature, sealed, away from sunlight. Balsamic vinegars improve with age, when well stored.
Ingredients: Cooked grape must (with Province of Modena origin certificate), wine vinegar. Contains natural sulfites. No additives or coloring agents.