On Wed 23 Feb 2005 07:25:48a, Dimitri wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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>> While rummaging through the pantry tonight I came across a bottle of
>> balsamic vinegar that I don't even remember buying. Could have been a
>> gift, perhaps, but I have no memory of it. I haven't opened it yet,
>> as I have a couple of other balsamics currently open.
>>
>> The label reads "Modenaceti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Product of
>> Italy, Produced and Bottled in Modena".
>>
>> Anyone out there familiar with this particular vinegar? Its
>> characteristics, quality, taste, etc.?
>>
>> TIA
>> Wayne
>
> from Google
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> Dimitri
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> http://shop.store.yahoo.com/gourmeto...ty/modbal.html
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> A product with a tradition reaching back over the centuries in the lands
> governed by the Este family -- more or less equivalent to today's
> province of Modena. Modena Balsamic Vinegar is obtained by the slow
> fermentation of boiled musts from grapes produced in chosen areas, mixed
> with carefully measured amounts of wine and vinegar. It is naturally
> aged and refined in small barrels of different wood such as oak,
> chestnut, juniper etc. following the tradition in the production area.
> Last but not least, the climate in the Modena area, with its wide
> variations in temperture not only between seasons but also every day, as
> well as the constant high humidity level, play a vital part in giving
> Modena Balsamic Vinegar its unmistakable bouquet.
>
> Used for an infinite variety of purposes; on all types of cooked or
> salad vegetables, in the prparation of meat, fish and side dishes, in
> desserts such as fruit salads and strawberries and poured over
> ice-cream, or mixed with vodka in some cocktails. Thirst-quenching when
> diluited with water, it is also an excellent aid to the digestion.
>
> Try this recipe!
> Breasts of Chicken with Olives and Modenaceti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
> Brown finely chopped onions in olive oil. Then add breasts of chicken
> cut in small pieces. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add some
> peeled tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for approx. 40 mins. Add olives
> cut in two and the Modenaceti Balsamic Vinegar. Stir and let it cook for
> 5 minutes.
>
> 8.45 fl. oz. (250 ml). 6% Acidity. Tall slim bottle (2nd from left in
> photo) in tube gift box.
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> This item out of stock.
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> modbal$25.00
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>

Thanks, Dimitri, good info!

Wayne