DOP Balsamic Vinegar — Aged 12 Years

Name: DOP Balsamic Vinegar — Aged 12 Years
Brand: PGM
SKU: PG1900T
Price: 66.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£66.00

Net: 100ml DOP Certified Modena, Italy

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP — aged 12 years in wooden barrels by Mussini. Certified Denomination of Protected Origin. Dense, complex, and intensely aromatic. A vinegar to be savoured in drops, not cooked — over Parmesan, fresh fruit, ripe tomatoes, or avocado. 100ml.

£66.00

This is where balsamic vinegar stops being a condiment and becomes something closer to a luxury ingredient. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP is a product with strict legal protection — the Denomination of Protected Origin certification guarantees that every step of production, from grape cultivation to ageing and bottling, takes place within Modena or Reggio Emilia using traditional methods. There are no shortcuts, no blending with wine vinegar, no added caramel or thickeners. It is made entirely from cooked grape must, aged through a progression of barrels made from different woods — oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, mulberry — each contributing its own character to the vinegar over time.

This 12-year selection from Piazza Grande (Mussini) sets the standard for "Gold Cap" balsamic. The density is high, the colour is deep and lustrous, and the flavour is concentrated, complex, and layered — sweet, sour, woody, and fruity in a balance that only extended ageing can achieve. This is a vinegar to be savoured, not cooked. Heat alters its delicate flavour and destroys the complexity that 12 years of barrel ageing has built. Use it in tiny amounts — a few drops at a time — where its character can be tasted directly.

Producer: Piazza Grande is part of the Mussini family, one of Modena's most respected balsamic producers. The family produces DOP balsamic vinegar aged from 12 to as many as 100 years, using traditional barrel-ageing methods that have defined Modenese vinegar production for centuries.

Ingredients: Cooked grape must

Storage: Ambient. Store in a cool, dry place.

Net: 100ml

Allergens: Sulphites

Do not cook with this vinegar. Heat diminishes the complexity that 12 years of barrel ageing has developed. Use at room temperature, in drops, as a finishing ingredient.

For Parmesan, break a piece of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and add a few drops directly onto the cheese. The single most traditional use for DOP balsamic in Modena.

For fresh fruit, drizzle over ripe strawberries, peaches, pears, or figs. The concentrated sweetness and acidity draw out the natural fruit flavours.

For tomatoes, a few drops over ripe, in-season tomatoes with a pinch of flaky salt and nothing else. The vinegar does all the work.

For avocado, drizzle over a halved, ripe avocado with a pinch of salt. A simple pairing that showcases the vinegar's depth.

For cheese, use with Parmesan, aged pecorino, or a good Stilton. Also works alongside a cheese board as a standalone condiment — serve in a small dish with a dropper or teaspoon.

For eggs, a drop or two over a soft-boiled or poached egg transforms the dish.

Use restraint. A 100ml bottle used properly will last months. Two or three drops per serving is enough.

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Description

This is where balsamic vinegar stops being a condiment and becomes something closer to a luxury ingredient. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP is a product with strict legal protection — the Denomination of Protected Origin certification guarantees that every step of production, from grape cultivation to ageing and bottling, takes place within Modena or Reggio Emilia using traditional methods. There are no shortcuts, no blending with wine vinegar, no added caramel or thickeners. It is made entirely from cooked grape must, aged through a progression of barrels made from different woods — oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, mulberry — each contributing its own character to the vinegar over time.

This 12-year selection from Piazza Grande (Mussini) sets the standard for "Gold Cap" balsamic. The density is high, the colour is deep and lustrous, and the flavour is concentrated, complex, and layered — sweet, sour, woody, and fruity in a balance that only extended ageing can achieve. This is a vinegar to be savoured, not cooked. Heat alters its delicate flavour and destroys the complexity that 12 years of barrel ageing has built. Use it in tiny amounts — a few drops at a time — where its character can be tasted directly.

Producer: Piazza Grande is part of the Mussini family, one of Modena's most respected balsamic producers. The family produces DOP balsamic vinegar aged from 12 to as many as 100 years, using traditional barrel-ageing methods that have defined Modenese vinegar production for centuries.

Ingredients: Cooked grape must

Storage: Ambient. Store in a cool, dry place.

Net: 100ml

Allergens: Sulphites

Preparation / Cooking