Among the most iconic excellences of Italian gastronomic heritage, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is born in the heart of the Modena hills, among vineyards that reflect a unique landscape where the concept of terroir blends history and identity. From local grapes and long-transmitted knowledge comes a product that is culture before being cuisine.
Beyond its symbolic and prestigious value, it is increasingly appreciated for its connection to a healthy and mindful lifestyle, where taste comes together with a focus on wellbeing and the pursuit of a balanced diet. A condiment that embodies Italian heritage, refinement, and a contemporary sensibility toward living well.
Italian craftmanship
The production starts from a selection of red native grapes cultivated in Modena. Once harvested, grapes are pressed in order to obtain a fresh red juice of grape. The juice of grape is moved into steel boilers, where it cooks for over 24-30 hours between 60°C and 90°C. With the slow cooking of grape juice, it reduces and concentrates; it’s reduced of about 1/3 of the initial quantity. The product after the cooking looks darker and thicker, with sweet and fruity taste.
Later, the cooked grape must is mixed with premium wine vinegar (vinegar obtained by fermentation of italian wines), in order to create a sweet and sour blend.
The blend is prepared by combining cooked grape must with wine vinegar, resulting in a balanced sweet-and-sour profile with a pleasant acidity provided by the wine vinegar. The product is then transferred into wooden barrels, where it undergoes the aging process, allowing its flavors and aromas to develop and harmonize over time.
The wooden barrels are made of european oak, made by premium master coopers. The size of the wooden barrels is between 220 lt and 500 lt. It’s aged inside for minimum 5 years.
After that, the product is tasted by expert tasters in order to evaluate density, acidity and taste. If the taste is approved, it’s hand-bottled in 250 ml size bottle, closed and sealed.
Famiglia Crinelli is much more than a brand: it is a feminine voice in the world of balsamic vinegar, a tribute to slowness, to the culture of craftsmanship, and to the value of time.