Acetaia Reale Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP (4 Shields) 250ml

Name: Acetaia Reale Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP (4 Shields) 250ml
Brand: Italian Cookshop
SKU: SFTLE115
Price: 22.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£22.50

This item is only available to customers in the UK.

An authentic Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP aged for 8 years.

Complete with IGP stamp, wax seal and duration of age presented in shields, one shield equals two years.

Acetaia Reale is a part of the Leonardi family brand famous for their Balsamic vinegar. In Magreta, near Modena, Emilia-Romagna you will find the Balsamic vinegar farm, where they grow the beautiful grapes that eventually become Balsamic Vinegar. Since the middle of the 19th century, the Leonardi family have been dedicated to keeping this tradition alive handing down their knowledge through the generations. Everything from the growing of grapes, cooking of the must, aging and bottling all takes place on the farm.

A simplified summary of Balsamic vinegar production:

Balsamic vinegar is produced from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes that are grown in Modena.
The grapes are crushed before being cooked on a low temperature to concentrate.
The cooked grape must is then added to a large barrel to age and concentrate further through evaporation.
Approximately every year the vinegar is decanted 'travasi' and moved to a slightly smaller barrel to age and concentrate.
The transferring process continues with the barrel size slightly decreasing each year.
Each barrel is made of a different type of wood to impart a different flavour and colour.
Barrels can be made of chestnut, cherry, oak, acacia, juniper, mulberry.

To bear the mark of IGP or 'indicazione geografica protetta' (protected geographical indication) the balsamic vinegar is subject to strict regulations and production methods. The vinegar must have a minimum of 80% cooked grape must and an acidity of 6%.

Ingredients

Cooked grape must, wine vinegar

Contains sulphites.

Minimum shelf life of 3 months unless indicated otherwise.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Dimensions

Bottle

Height: 17.5cm

Width: 6cm

Box

Height: 18.5cm

Width: 7.5cm

Net cont: 250ml

Made in Italy

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