The same nature, the same grapes:
always
It is in the Modena countryside that, since ancient times, Trebbiano and
Lambrusco vines have been producing grapes renowned for their excellence. Such
excellence can be found in the precious aroma and in the balanced flavor of
Ortalli's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
The "Vinaigrerie": a treasure in every
home
It is in the attics, and not in the cellars, of the
homes in Modena that the casks for the ageing and maturing of Balsamic Vinegar
are kept. The unique environment of the attics and the oak of the cask are
another ingredient which make this vinegar a unique one: Balsamic Vinegar of
Modena.
Balsamic Vinegar and suggested
uses
Balasmic Vinegar of Modena is a speciality obtained from the musts of
Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes from the Modena region.The Ortalli brand differs
from its competitors in that it uses exclusively cooked must. The unfermented
juice is placed in wooden barrels together with wine vinegar and left to mellow.
It has an acidity of 6%.
The resulting rich, brown color and sweet and sour
flavor makes a most versatile food product. Some common uses include:
•
Sprinkling it on salads, fish, stew and pastas.
• Using it to dress salad,
along with olive oil.
• Substituting it for red wine when preparing meat
sauces
• Sprinkling it on strawberries.
Balsamic Vinegar is a highly prized and carefully prepared product which
has existed for centuries. Its birthplace is Modena, in Northern Italy, and it
is in the surronding countryside that the Ortalli family have their five estates
from which come the grapes used in the famous, award-winning ORTALLI
BRAND.
