The balsamic vinegar glaze is a creamy and enveloping dressing. It is definitely more velvety than balsamic vinegar and its acidity is less persistent. The grape’s sweet and fruity note is prevailing, whereas the hint of bitterness, usually found in balsamic vinegar, is lacking here. It is a versatile and very pleasant sweet and sour dressing.

Officinae Defrutum makes this balsamic reduction from its own balsamic vinegar and grape must concentrate. It is a traditional recipe from Emilia-Romagna, which has now become a worldwide sensation.

The classic balsamic glaze is, just like the balsamic vinegar, free from added caramel colouring, which goes to show the undisputable quality of the finished product.