THICK BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA PGI 5 GOLD MEDALS

Mussini's 5 Gold Medal Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP, known as Il Denso (The Dense) for its greater density, has won over many admirers, including the jury of one of Europe's most famous gastronomy and wine magazines (Der Feinschmecker). It has a syrupy consistency, a dark, shiny colour with reddish reflections. The aroma reveals intense notes of noble woods, as well as plum and vanilla, and the flavour is balanced and harmonious, persistent on the palate. A superior quality balsamic, very balanced and with good structure.

You can use it in salads, vegetables, sauces or marinades for meat or fish. It's perfect with risottos, eggs, tartare and grilled meats. It's also surprising with seafood and desserts.

Ingredients: wine vinegar and cooked must.

Average density: 1.35

Acidity: 6%

Origin: Modena, Emilia Romagna region

These are the three fundamental secrets that, from generation to generation, are passed down in Casa Mussini to guarantee a unique and inimitable balsamic vinegar, as well as other sophisticated condiments: high-quality musts from only selected vineyards (Trebbiano, Lambrusco Grasparossa and Ancellotta); the right soil for growing vines with a strong character; and care in the preparation and ageing of each product.

Casa Mussini

As is often the case in Modena, Casa Mussini also has a history rooted in the past. Mussini's originality lies in the story of its founders: two maternal cousins who, having grown up in rural Modena and shared a professional career in the world of ceramics, at a certain point felt a strong desire for independence and a desire to reclaim a land and a culture that have so much to offer in terms of quality of life. Thus began a commercial activity named after the Mussini mothers, who since 1909 had been dedicated to the production of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in the family's vinegar factory in Magreta.

Over time, Mussini acquired knowledge, experience and skills, capable of following in the footsteps of tradition and at the same time applying the most modern technology and contemporary tools, to which it adds a deep understanding of current food trends for a product in constant improvement.

Today, Mussini's strength lies in the original fusion of its apparent contradictions: respect for tradition and a taste for experimentation; attachment to the past and a vision for the future; appreciation of local culture and openness to international palates. A dual soul that is also reflected in the current owners: Giorgio, who translates external stimuli into original recipes, and Gabriele, who takes care of the design to offer products capable of standing out at the point of sale for their style and personality.