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La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena

La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamico di Modena

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La Vecchia Dispensa

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:

  • Brand: La Vecchia Dispensa
  • Type: Balsamic Vinegar
  • Origin: Modena, Italy
  • Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar

Taste Profile:

  • Red Label: Balanced acidity with mild sweetness; great for cooked and raw vegetables, and egg
  • Violet Label: Harmonious sweetness and tanginess with a thicker consistency; ideal for fish, fresh and cooked vegetables, and cheeses
  • 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:

  • Red Label: Salads, marinades, general cooking.
  • Violet Label: Everyday dishes, gourmet creations.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We deliver Mon-Fri on the following schedule:

  • Mon: S.F. & Peninsula
  • Tues: S.F. & Peninsula
  • Wed: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel
  • Thurs: Napa & Sonoma County
  • Fri: S.F. & Peninsula

No, we do not have a minimum to qualify for order or delivery.

The easiest way to place an order is to email orders@sfsf.kitchen.

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