Bellei Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP 12 Year is made in Modena from cooked grape must and aged according to the traditional methods required for this protected Italian specialty. Dense, complex, and balanced between sweetness and acidity, this is a balsamic meant to be used a few drops at a time.
What Makes Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP Different?
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP is not simply another name for regular balsamic vinegar. Bellei makes this 12-year traditional balsamic from cooked must of Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes grown around Modena, without added flavorings. The must undergoes natural fermentation, slow acidification, concentration, and years of maturation before bottling.
Aged Through Different Wood Barrels
During its long maturation, the balsamic moves through barrels made from different woods, including oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, and mulberry. Bellei describes the finished vinegar as syrupy and harmonious, with complex notes of cooked fruit and a characteristic balance of sweet and sour.
How to Use a 12-Year Traditional Balsamic
This is best treated as a finishing condiment rather than an everyday salad vinegar. Bellei recommends it with vegetables, cured meats, hard cheeses, mozzarella, ripe fruit, and vanilla ice cream. A few drops over Parmigiano Reggiano or ripe strawberries are enough to let the balsamic become part of the dish.
About Acetaia Bellei
The Bellei family's history with Lambrusco vineyards and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar dates to the 19th century. Based in the province of Modena, Acetaia Bellei continues to produce Traditional Balsamic Vinegar according to the methods and standards associated with this protected regional specialty.
Product Details
Brand: Acetaia Bellei
Product: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Certification: DOP / PDO
Age: 12 Years
Made From: Cooked Grape Must
Grapes: Trebbiano & Lambrusco from the Modena Area
Barrel Woods: Oak, Chestnut, Cherry, Juniper & Mulberry
Net Volume: 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml)
Bottle: Giugiaro Bottle
Product of: Modena, Italy
