What is Venturi-Schulze Balsamic Vinegar?

Unlike commercially available balsamic vinegars, which are made from a blend of wine vinegar, grape juice concentrate, caramel colouring and flavourings, Venturi-Schulze Aceto Balsamico (Balsamic Vinegar) is made from juice, simmered to a luscious concentration over an open fire, and converted to vinegar by the slow, natural ancient process.

We believe that the ageing and maturing of a balsamic vinegar in small barrels of different woods, as dictated by tradition, is an indispensable step in the process. We age our balsamic in over 100 barrels, from French oak barriques to small barrels custom made for us near Modena, ranging from 20 to 50 litres in size in five different varieties of wood: acacia, ash, cherry, oak and chestnut, each adding its own unique character.

Our releases are blended from barrels begun 6 to 17 years ago and focus on intense, fresher flavours, enveloped in the more mature aromas of our old balsamic vinegar.

Since a portion of the original family barrel dating back to 1970 was used as the "mother" or starter for subsequent barrels, each bottle indeed has a tiny amount dating back 37 years. The 250 ml (approx. 8½ fl.oz.) bottle comes boxed with a descriptive brochure. Price: $49.90

Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature. No refrigeration is required before or after opening.

For a special gift, order one of our wildflower bottles at $64. These bottles are hand-painted and fired by local wildflower artist Terry Harrison. Not always available, so check the order form.

Click on an image below to enlarge the Snow Drop, Chicory, Johnny Jump-up, Wild Rose, Trillium or Violet

Fawn Lily and Shooting Star

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