San Giacomo Balsamic Gift Box

100 ml bottle in a pandan box

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

From a top-notch producer of certified aged balsamico tradizionale, this has become one of our favorite condimentos for its wonderfully complex flavors. Priced for everyday use and with a quality to wow the palate, this is a must-have for your pantry.

The nose of the medium-thick liquid opens both sweet and sour, with notes of molasses and hints of fruit. Sweet and fruity on the tip of the tongue, a pleasant amount of acid creates more interplay between sweet and sour on the mid-palate - sheer pleasure. The flavor of caramelized sugar yields to an underlying complexity that includes notes of pumpkin, blackberry, black cherry and even a whisper of black pepper, finishing with a pleasantly mild acidity in the back of the throat.

Serving Suggestions Andrea of Acetaia San Giacomo suggests this delicious concoction for salad dressings, grilled meats, young cheeses and ice cream.