{"product_id":"18-year-aged-traditional-dark-balsamic-vinegar","title":"18 Year Aged Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our top-selling balsamic vinegars, and the bottle most serious cooks reach for first. A premium aged balsamic from Modena, Italy, finished and hand-bottled in our Charleston shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, rich, and complex. Eighteen years in wooden barrels has softened every sharp edge and concentrated the flavor into something silky and slightly syrupy. Sweet enough to finish strawberries and dark chocolate, complex enough to glaze a steak, balanced enough to dress a simple bowl of greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our artisan-quality balsamic vinegar of Modena is made using a 100-year-old family recipe. The process begins with the careful selection of Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes grown in the Modena region. The grapes are pressed and the resulting juice, called \"must,\" is heated in copper cauldrons until the volume is reduced by about 40%. The liquid is then decanted into wooden barrels — chestnut, oak, juniper, and cherry — and left to age and transform into vinegar. Over eighteen years, the liquid slowly evaporates and is absorbed into the wood, picking up depth and character from each barrel. The result is a balsamic vinegar with the smoothness and complexity that only real time can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrizzling over aged cheeses (parmesan, manchego, blue cheese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinishing salads with extra virgin olive oil — the classic Italian pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlazing salmon, steak, pork tenderloin, and lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTopping fresh strawberries, peaches, and vanilla ice cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipping warm crusty bread with extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReducing into a syrup for caprese, bruschetta, or roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairing with cured meats and charcuterie boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/lowcountry-herb-infused-olive-oil\"\u003eLowcountry Herb Infused Olive Oil\u003c\/a\u003e — our top-selling oil for bread dipping and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/rosemary-garlic-olive-oil\"\u003eRosemary Garlic Infused Olive Oil\u003c\/a\u003e — warm and savory for meat and roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/tuscan-herb-infused-olive-oil\"\u003eTuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic Italian pairing for antipasto and caprese\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/collections\/varietal-uninfused\"\u003evarietal extra virgin olive oils\u003c\/a\u003e for a pure, traditional Italian dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as a gift for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious home cooks and foodies who appreciate the real thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine lovers, who understand the value of aging and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHostess gifts, housewarmings, and dinner-party hosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWedding favors and bridal shower gifts — the 2oz size is a Charleston favorite for welcome bags and place settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorporate gifts and client appreciation — this is a premium product that doesn't need explanation. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/2-bottle-gift-basket-with-spouts\"\u003e2 Bottle Gift Basket\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/best-of-the-lowcountry-gift-box\"\u003eBest of the Lowcountry Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e for a polished presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFather's Day, retirement gifts, and milestone occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml \/ 12.7oz (also available in 2oz mini)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in Modena, Italy. Hand-bottled in our Charleston shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (cooked grape must, wine vinegar)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowcountry Olive Oil","offers":[{"title":"12.7 oz","offer_id":45688299323674,"sku":"K325776","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":45688299356442,"sku":"Y550244","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8729\/1674\/files\/18_year.jpg?v=1746206268","url":"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/18-year-aged-traditional-dark-balsamic-vinegar","provider":"Lowcountry Olive Oil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}