La Vecchia Dispensa is one of the last remaining family-owned, artisanal makers of vinegar in Modena. Their Balsamic vinegars are crafted in the heart of Modena, Italy, embodying centuries of tradition and expertise. Each label represents a different level of aging and flavor complexity (as a result of various barrel-aging methods), suitable for a range of culinary applications.
Red Label
Aging: 8 years
Description: A versatile, everyday balsamic vinegar with a balanced acidity and mild sweetness. Perfect for salads, marinades, and general cooking.
Violet Label
Aging: 12 years
Description: This mid-range balsamic vinegar offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and tanginess, with a thicker consistency. Ideal for enhancing both everyday dishes and gourmet creations.
Gold Label
Aging: 30 years
Description: The epitome of luxury, this aged balsamic vinegar boasts a rich, complex flavor with a syrupy texture. Perfect for drizzling over cheeses, fruits, and desserts, adding a touch of sophistication to any dish.
Features:
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Brand: La Vecchia Dispensa
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Type: Balsamic Vinegar
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Origin: Modena, Italy
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Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar
Taste Profile:
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Red Label: Balanced acidity with mild sweetness; great for cooked and raw vegetables, and egg
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Violet Label: Harmonious sweetness and tanginess with a thicker consistency; ideal for fish, fresh and cooked vegetables, and cheeses
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Gold Label: Rich and complex with a syrupy texture; ideal for ice cream, handmade pasta, burrata and other "blank-slate" applications where the vinegar can shine as a standalone, finishing vinegar.
Culinary Applications:
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Red Label: Salads, marinades, general cooking.
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Violet Label: Everyday dishes, gourmet creations.
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Gold Label: Drizzling over cheeses, fruits, desserts.
Packaging Elegant bottles that preserve the quality and flavor of the vinegar, making them a perfect gift or a stylish addition to your kitchen.
Storage Instructions Store in a cool, dark place to maintain its quality and flavor over time.
