Condimento Balsamico, also called simply “Condimento” or “Balsamico”, is made with the same grape must and in the same batterie (set of barrels) as Tradizionale. Under guidelines set forth by the Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena, producers may carefully add a bit of wine vinegar to the younger Condimenti for a brighter acidity - a feature naturally characteristic of Tradizionale
Riserva Oro–100 years | Patriarca–30 years | Eccellenza–20 years | Riserva di Famiglia–15 years | Pregiato–10 years | Corte–5 years | Dama–3 years
For four generations, the Leonardi family has been making this highly prized elixir using traditional methods like cooking the Lambrusco and Trebbiano grape must in a copper cauldron and using special wooden barrels for aging.
Unlike the fiercely regulated Tradizionale, Condimenti range in age according to the producer’s wish, drawn from barrels that have gone through a simple and vibrant 3 travasi (toppings-up, done on a yearly basis) to an amazing 100 travasi (a Balsamico’s “years” refers to the number of travasi a balsamico receives, not the age of the contents in a bottle).
The uses for Condimenti range as widely as their flavor profiles. The more lusciously aged versions should be used much as Tradizionale is, while the younger versions might be used to enliven any roasted meat or fowl, grilled mushrooms and baked or grilled fruit. Try a drop in a glass of dry gin or add a splash to your Bloody Mary.
Item Form
Liquid
Flavor
Condimento Balsamico Il Patriarca 30 year (100ml)
Recommended Uses For Product
Use sparingly to enliven roasted meats, fowl, grilled mushrooms, and baked or grilled fruit. Can also be added to cocktails like dry gin or Bloody Mary.
