The La Piana brand is part of the large Food Italia portfolio of products, giving it the resources and branding to compete within a worldwide market. It is one of the better-known brands of balsamic, and manages to remain true to its roots in Modena. Whilst La Piana does not appear to have the high quality of some of the other tradizionale producers, it still offers excellent products at an affordable price. The Food Italia group also uses the La Piana balsamic to add richness and body to a number of derived products, allowing most consumers to enjoy the balsamic experience. Satisfied customers wax lyrical about the qualities of this brand's 5, 10 and 20 year old tradizionales, which strikes a good balance between affordability and satisfying the purists.
Amazon's 2nd top selling balsamic vinegar, with a 5-star rating! La Piana 20 year Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made from the juice (must) of Trebbiano grapes that are grown exclusively in the area surrounding Modena, Italy. The must is cooked slowly and then develops character by aging in wooden casks accourding to Italian tradition. The older the balsamic, the greater the depth and richness of flavor.
This Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is bottled especially for La Piana in the regulated Giugiaro Bottle white cap. The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made from cooked grape must matured by a long and slow vinegarization process. The natural fermentation is followed by progressive concentration by aging in a series of casks made from different types of wood and without the addition of any other spices or flavorings. The result is a dark liquid with a fluid and syrup like consistency. Its flavor is sweet and sour in perfect proportion. There is a Consortium of producers of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena which oversees the entire production cycle of this DOC product and guarantees that all rules and regulations have been followed. Two types of vinegars, based on the aging period, are marketed: Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, which is aged for a minimum of 12 years, and Aceto Balsamico Tradizional di Modena Extra Vecchio which is aged for a minimum of 25 years. Each bottle of La Piana Traditional Balsamic, Extra Vecchio (Gold Seal, aged a minimum of 25 years) contains 100ml. It is presented in a gift box which includes a comprehensive booklet explaining the vinegar making process as well as providing various recipes for use.
This Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is bottled especially for La Piana in the regulated Giugiaro Bottle white cap. There is a Consortium of producers of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena which oversees the entire production cycle of this DOC product and guarantees that all rules and regulations have been followed. Two types of vinegars, based on the aging period, are marketed: Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, which is aged for a minimum of 12 years, and Aceto Balsamico Tradizional di Modena Extra Vecchio which is aged for a minimum of 25 years. Each bottle of La Piana Traditional Balsamic (White Seal, aged a minimum of 12 years) contains 100ml. It is presented in a gift box which includes a comprehensive booklet explaining the vinegar making process as well as providing various recipes for use.