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