Lucini Italia Balsamic Vinegar of Modena begins on a single estate in the rolling hills of the province of Modena where, for over a century, the Trebbiano grapes essential for producing high-quality balsamic have grown. The grapes are harvested, crushed immediately & cooked over an open fire on the same day to capture their freshness. The cooked "must" is blended in small Italian wood casks made of oak, chestnut, mulberry, cherry & juniper—each cask adding its own characteristics to the final aroma & flavor. Only by adhering to strict traditional artisan methods & a thoroughly natural aging can Lucini Italia achieve this full-bodied, balance taste. Drizzle on Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, baby greens, fresh mozzarella & tomato, risotto & omelettes. Essential in reduction sauces for meat or fowl. Full-Bodied Balanced Taste