Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP Extra Vecchio | 25 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar From Modena | 100ml

Amongst the very finest balsamic vinegars in the world.

The Gocce brand is the more modern branding of the Leonardi House, widely reputed as one of the very best producers of aged traditional balsamic vinegars.

The flavour? Sublime! Sweet, complex, rounded, lingers long the the palate – and, like caviar, it puts you in a good mood!

The texture? Thick and syrupy – for example a few drops on parmesan cheese will not run off.

It is made just from naturally fermented grape musts in a series of wooden barrels over 25 years – the liquid gradually evaporates, the must ferments, the flavour intensifies.

The DOP means it is produced in a designated area by companies following recognised procedures – in other words a quality control.

A few drops drizzled over aged Parmigiano Reggiano, ripe strawberries or creamy vanilla ice cream are enough to transform simple food into something truly extraordinary. But perhaps the best way, is just a teaspoon full every so often.