Essenza Reserve Organic Balsamic Condiment
San Giacomo’s Essenza dressing is a thick, bright and sweet balsamic condiment made from the cooked must of Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes. The must comes from crushing the grapes, and contains the pulp, seeds and stems of the fruit. Usually called Condimento when it’s aged from 5-7, this Essenza Reserve is aged between 8 and 10 years (traditional balsamic is aged 12 years).
This sweet condiment is richly flavored, bright without the density of a balsamic (which can sometimes overwhelm), intense with well rounded acidity, and just enough wood notes from the oak and chestnut barrels used for its production.
Use this condiment like you would traditional balsamic. Drizzle over salads for a balsamic dressing or use it to finish a grilled or roasted steak. It’s wonderful to create balsamic marinades for meats, fish and poultry. Don’t let the savory route be the only option, as this sweet Balsamic reduction is also great with desserts, like fresh strawberries. And of course, drizzled over fine cheese it is just sublime. Estate-bottled Essenza Reserve makes for an elegant foodie gift, so add it to an Italian gourmet food gift basket, or pair with some of our great Italian cheeses for a gourmet gift.
San Giacomo Essenza is a certified organic product.
Ingredients: Organic grape must, cooked and acetified.
Contains sulfites.
Availability:
Usually ships within 1 business days.
Product is non-perishable and can ship via Ground service.