Michel wrote on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:22:14 -0500:

>> What I'd like to do is find a tasting session. I'd not
>> mind paying to attend but $20 for a few ounce bottle is
>> intimidating.

> If the label says "Aceto balsamico tradizionale...", you are
> most likely in the area of true balsamic vinegar. It is
> sometimes used in drops directly on food (parmesan, , but
> mostly for the medicinal properties. Twelve years-old vinegar
> is the least aged, 25 years or more the preferable age. That
> is also an indicator of true balsamic vinegar.

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vinegar_desserts.jpg


Gawd! How fussy do we have to get for vinegar steeped over grape skins?
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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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