Mussini Belle Epoque 5 Medal Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP w/ Gift Tube
Dense, syrupy texture and notes of plum and vanilla create a rich balsamic crafted for finishing and savoring.
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SIZE
8.45 fl oz (250 ml)
Type
Balsamic Vinegar
Long aging adds depth and persistence.
Perfect for precise finishing and drizzling.
Crafted for the Finishing Touch
Made from cooked grape must and mature wine vinegar, this richly refined balsamic vinegar delivers a dense, syrupy texture and remarkable flavor concentration.
Its balanced sweet-tart profile reveals notes of ripe plum and vanilla, supported by a gentle acetic lift that keeps the flavor lively, elegant, and well-defined.
Extended refinement in oak barrels adds depth, persistence, and complexity, creating a balsamic designed to be appreciated as a finishing ingredient rather than simply an accompaniment.
Especially well suited to cheeses, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, fresh fruit, risotto, and desserts, it adds polish, richness, and balance with every drizzle.
Contains sulfites.
MADE FOR YOU BY
Mussini
Acetaia Mussini is a family-owned producer of fine balsamic vinegars and condiments, deeply rooted in the heart of Modena, Italy—a region renowned for its centuries-old vinegar-making traditions. Passed down through generations, Mussini’s devotion to the “Black Gold of Modena” blends time-honored craftsmanship with a forward-thinking spirit.
Drawing from the rich soils between the Secchia and Panaro rivers, they cultivate prized grape varieties such as Trebbiano, Lambrusco, Grasparossa, and Ancellotta. These form the foundation of their high-quality vinegars—aged in fine wood barrels and racked with care to reveal layered, nuanced flavors.
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