Balsamic vinegar can only be produced in the regions of Modena and Reggio in Italy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy is governed by governmental Consortium . Products under their supervision come with a seal from the Consortium ensuring they have metthe best standards in a blind-tasting by five experts.
Not all balsamic vinegars are what they appear to be.
The real one priced from $50.00 to $500.00 per bottle. It must be aged a minimum of 10 year up to 25 years.
One can use as substitute black rice vinegar.
Read more here
http://www.godoc.it/history.htm
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