or it can be further aged. At present, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena exports over 90% its production, while 8% stays in the country of origin, Italy. The industry is worth about 1€ billion ($1.15 ...

Modena, in northern Italy, is famous for its balsamic vinegar. It is made from specific varieties of grape which are aged in wooden barrels for several years. But the European Court of Justice ...

Balsamic vinegar might be quite commonplace ... The best bottles should be made with a single ingredient, come from Modena or Reggio-Emilia, and be aged for at least 12 years.

The EU governing body that sets the standards for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena found that too many producers were misleading consumers who associated the number of years aged with quality.