Artisanal balsamic vinegar from northern Italy is like a fine wine, made from grapes, and aged in wooden barrels. Photo: Getty Images
Artisanal balsamic vinegar from northern Italy is like a fine wine, made from grapes, and aged in wooden barrels. Photo: Getty Images

How balsamic vinegar – the best artisanal kind – takes decades to mature like a fine wine, and how to enjoy it

  • The best balsamic vinegar is made in Emilio-Romagna, northern Italy, from grape must using a long, complex process
  • A visit to an artisanal producer reveals what goes into making the most sought after DOP balsamic vinegar, and a Hong Kong chef suggests ways of eating it

Artisanal balsamic vinegar from northern Italy is like a fine wine, made from grapes, and aged in wooden barrels. Photo: Getty Images
Artisanal balsamic vinegar from northern Italy is like a fine wine, made from grapes, and aged in wooden barrels. Photo: Getty Images
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