Giusti Complete Italian Balsamic Vinegar Collection, 5-pack

Born from the same idea of the Scrigno, made at the request of the late Tenor Luciano Pavarotti on the occasion of his Foundation’s charity auction, these fine wooden Collections offer to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena lovers a tasting tour of the Giusti’s Historical Collection: five Balsamic Vinegars of Modena of different recipes and increasing lengths of aging in the classic shapes: Champagnotta and Champagnottina.

Ingredients: cooked grape, aged wine vinegar

Includes:

5 pack (3.38 fl oz each) Balsamic Vinegar in Champagnotte Style Bottles

1 Balsamic Vinegar 1 Silver Medal:
Characterized by a rich perfume and an agreeable and rounded balsamic acidity, the” Silver Medal” is aged in ancient oak barrels and represent an aromatic balsamic vinegar which, with its intensity, enhances the flavors of any dish. This Balsamic Vinegar can be used fresh or can be heated in cooking preparations. Recommended with salads, cooked and raw vegetables, for marinating and as an ingredient in sweet-and-sour sauces.

1 Balsamic Vinegar 2 Gold Medals:
A classic for the Giusti family, “Il Classico” is a greatly versatile product, used fresh or heated. Of a good density and optimal balance between the sweet and sour, the Balsamic Vinegar is characterized by overtones of mature fruits, licorice and black pepper, obtain from the long ageing in old barrels. Recommended with cooked and raw vegetables, eggs, fish, white meat. Ideal also for marinating meat and fish.

1 Balsamic Vinegar 3 Gold Medals:
Born from a historic family recipe from the beginning of the 20th century, this Balsamic Vinegar is born from sweet, sundried grapes. Aromas and flavors of plum jam and red fruits intertwine with hints of honey and vanilla in a discernible dense and sweet dressing, perfect as a fresh dressing for various savory or sweet dishes. Recommended with ravioli, fresh pasta, grilled meats, grilled vegetables, raw fish, fruit salad and dessert.

1 Balsamic Vinegar 4 Gold Medals:
Born for the celebration of the 400 years of the Giusti family production, the “Quarto Centenario” is a condiment of extreme fullness, deeply aromatic, with scents of ripe fruits, accompanied by notes of tobacco, roasted coffee and hints of wood, thanks to its long ageing in ancient small casks.  Perfect with fresh and aged cheeses, caprese, eggs, fruit salads and dessert. It can be used also as an ingredients in sweet-and-sour sauces.

1 Balsamic Vinegar 5 Gold Medals:
The ultimate pride and expression of the art of Giusti vinegars, the “Banda Rossa” was the  personal gift from Uncle Giuseppe to family members. Of great body and concentration, it is distinguished by its extraordinary complexity and rich bouquet of aromas. Notes of plum, black  cherries and sweet spices, infused with the fragrances of ancient woods in which it was left to age,  persisting long after a taste. Ideal with risott0, ravioli, red meat, aged cheeses and ice cream.