Ingredient: Cooked grape must

Volume: 100ml

Features: Handcrafted, Fat-free, Imported from Italy, No preservatives, No pesticides, No additives, Vegan

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale Di Modena D.O.P. by Xiaowen Huang

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (D.O.P. — Protected Designation of Origin) by Xiaowen Huang

“Xiao” Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is naturally fermented in harmony with the changing seasons. Beginning with 5 litres of cooked grape must, it undergoes gradual evaporation and is aged in strictly regulated wooden barrels. Over the years, the vinegar is carefully transferred between barrels and meticulously tended, ultimately reducing to just 100ml—making each bottle extraordinarily rare and precious.

It is officially certified by a consortium panel through three rigorous criteria: visual inspection, aroma, and taste. Each approved bottle bears an official seal, a uniquely numbered, standardised flask, and certified packaging (as shown with this product).

With just a drop, the nose is greeted by rich blackcurrant notes, followed by a smooth, luscious texture that dissolves elegantly on the tongue. Layers of blackcurrant, refined vanilla, and gentle acidity unfold in a harmonious, lingering sequence.

It may be enjoyed on its own, or paired beautifully with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, cheese, Milanese risotto, or drizzled with olive oil as a salad dressing. It also complements soy sauce as a dipping sauce for dumplings. A selection of recipes is included in the box.

Xiaowen Huang, a Taiwanese woman living in Italy, began running a B&B in northern Italy over a decade ago. In recent years, she purchased an olive grove on a Sicilian volcano and began pressing her own olive oil. She is a European Union olive oil instructor, a professional olive oil taster, and an officially certified international judge. She has been recognized as one of the world's 100 most skilled olive oil tasters by the official Barolo organization in Italy, a Lifetime Honorary Italian Sommelier, and an official balsamic vinegar connoisseur.