I remember reading somewhere that real balsamic vinegar (the expensive
stuff) is made by the action of acetobacter directly on grape juice, rather
than on wine. Is this true or false?

Also, by what process is the cheap stuff made? TIA!

Tom S

Tom S. stated: "I remember reading somewhere that real balsamic vinegar
(the expensive stuff) is made by the action of acetobacter directly on
grape juice, rather than on wine. Is this true or false?+

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You are so right about how expensive some of the better examples can be.
The most extreme example I am aware of was listed in a catalog I
received this year. You may have a 3.4 oz. bottle of Del Cristo of
Modena's Paradiso Balsamic for only $US 549.95. It is supposed to be
over 150 years old and aged since 1850 in antique barrels of juniper and
oak.

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