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| |  | Balsamic Vinegar | Home » » La Piana Gold Quality Aged Balsamic Vinegar PGI | | | | | | | Description: | | La Piana Aged Balsamic Vinegar is made from must of grapes that are grown exclusively in the area around Modena, Italy. The must is cooked slowly and then aged in wooden casks over time to produce a dense sweet and pleasantly acidic Balsamic Vinegar with intense flavor. Recently upgraded, La Piana's balsamics are more dense and sweet than their previous batches. Taste and enjoy! GOLD (replaces 20 year) | full bodied and velvety, with an intense balsamic wood flavor, well balanced. Exquisite served on cuts of beef, cheeses, foie-gras, ice cream, and fruit - or a delicious digestivo. | | | Features: | |
• 250ml
• La Piana
• Aged balsamic vinegar (20 years)
• Aceto Balsamico di Modena
• Imported from Italy
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 14.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 A gift for a foodie....Nov 20, 2007
By Leah M. Brown
"Leah Marie Brown, Author"
I purchased this La Piana Balsamic Vinegar for a fabulous French foodie-friend with a fiendish obsession for balsamic vinegar. Now, I should tell you that, having grown up in Provence, my friend has impeccable taste and an extremely refined palette. Since I have never tasted this brand of balsamic vinegar, I was a little nervous to order it.
No worries.
My friend is crazy about La Piana. She tells me she is using it on everything - even ice cream. She has declared this the best vinegar she has ever tasted.
Note, The Balsamic Vinegar Cookbook by Meesha Halm is a great cookbook that offers tons of recipes. I purchased this for my friend as well and she raves about it. Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0002251337
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
In my opinion.......Aug 25, 2008
By J. Dolfin
This is one of the best 20-year balsamic vinegars for the price. I'm American-Italian with a fussy palate inherited from my Dad, and this sweet, syrupy balsamic is amazing on salads, fruits, vegetables ..... just about anything you can think of. I don't use it in cooking or marinating because it seems wasteful to me.
Try it - I think you'll enjoy it!
Ciao Tutti !!
Update: 07/01/11
Unfortunately, I have not purchased the La Piana for several months now. The flavor and texture has changed dramatically, in my opinion. Also, the labeling is different from my earlier purchases.
25 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Not the real thingMay 04, 2010
By Tech Merc
Folks, I ordered this based on reviews I had read here. I wish that Amazon would at least provide the information on the label so a consumer can make a educated choice. First and foremost, this is not real balsamic vinegar. It is Wine Vinegar & cooked grape must, with a acidity of 6%. True Balsamic Vinegar ingredients is: "is made from the Trebbiano grape. The rich brown color comes from being aged in wood casks, often for decades. Although it is made from grapes, balsamic vinegar isn't produced from wine (as are most vinegars). The authentic product may not contain any wine vinegars - the grape juice is simply reduced and then made directly into vinegar." and will have acidity of 4%.
I made the mistake of opening my bottle and will see if Amazon will take it back.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Sweet Finish, Spectacular Taste, Right PriceOct 06, 2009
By Brett C. Canfield
This is a fantastic Balsamico de Italia (Reggio Emilia). I have learned quite a bit about Balsamic Vinegar in the past year, and I'm stunned how I enjoy the sweet finish of this one. While I would not have believed an Aceto Balsamico could truly be served as a drizzle on melon or even as a 'thimble-full' aperitif, La Piana 20 year truly has the right stuff. If you didn't think you could be a fan of Balsamico, think again. One thing I will say, however, is that this vinegar (to me) is a sweet finish and I prefer a Lucini 10 year or Acetum 2 leaf on my asparagus, cucumbers or tomato because I like the sharper acidity. This one is so robust and incredibly balanced, that it works well on a vegetable with a bit of added salt, but I would defer to La Piana 20 year for a sweet creme gelato drizzle or a strawberry dip and I'd go with the spicier sharper vinegars for the earlier meal courses.Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil 17 oz & Lucini Balsamic vinegar riserva 10 years old 8.5 oz (set includes both) Lucini Balsamic vinegar riserva 10 years oldAcetum Balsamico Vinegar - Aceto Balsamico di Modena Two Leaves Quality (Two Leaf)Acetum Balsamic Vinegar - 3 Leaf - 8.8oz. Laura Bottle
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Not that good...Mar 19, 2009
By Zba
This vinegar does not taste like 20 years old. I have bought in Italy a 15 years old balsamic for about the same price, and there is a big difference between the two. This La Piana is much mroe acidic and lacks the sweet taste and the thick look the other has. Won't order this item again...
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