A rich, dense Modenese balsamic condiment aged through 8 traditional wood barrels.
The Agrodolce Balsamico SPECIALE 8 Botti (DF0286) from Officinae Defrutum’s Linea Regina represents true artisanal luxury. Unlike younger vinegars, this condiment spends years decanting through a battery of 8 decreasing wooden barrels, allowing natural evaporation to concentrate the grape sugars into a thick, velvety elixir.
Every bottle is finished with a traditional red wax seal and presented in an elegant silver gift box, making it a perfect gift for culinary connoisseurs.
1. INGREDIENTS & SPECS
- Ingredients: Cooked grape must, aged wine vinegar.
- Aging Method: Aged through 8 wood barrels (Serie 8 / 8 Botti).
- Packaging: 250ml glass bottle in a silver coffret with wax seal.
- Allergens: Contains naturally occurring sulfites. 100% natural—free from caramel coloring (E150d), thickeners, and preservatives.
2. SERVING & PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Because of its dense, syrupy consistency and harmonious sweet-and-sour balance, this condiment is exceptionally versatile across hot and cold dishes.
RECOMMENDED USES:
- Starters, Rice & Pizza: Drizzle over risotto, pizza, French fries, boiled potatoes, and aged cheeses.
- Meats, Seafood & Caviar: Excellent on boiled, roasted, or grilled meats, cooked and barbecued vegetables, fresh salmon, white fish, and caviar.
- Desserts & Fruit: Delicious served over vanilla ice cream (gelato alla crema) and fresh fruit salads.
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Officinae Defrutum is a historic vinegar cellar located in Magreta, near Modena, dedicated to producing authentic, all-natural Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Crafted on the renowned family estate of Acetaia Leonardi, Officinae Defrutum carries on centuries of Modenese traditions. The brand name references defrutum—the ancient Roman term for concentrated grape must cooked over an open fire. Every bottle represents an unbroken chain of craftsmanship, sourcing 100% estate-grown Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes to create true "black gold."
OFFICINAE DEFRUTUM · BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
- Acetaia Leonardi Heritage: Produced directly on the historic Leonardi family estate in Magreta di Formigine.
- 100% All-Natural Ingredients: Made strictly from cooked grape must and high-quality wine vinegar—never with added caramel coloring (E150d), thickeners, or artificial flavors.
- Traditional Multi-Wood Aging: Slowly aged in historic wooden battery barrels crafted from chestnut, cherry, juniper, ash, and durmast oak.
- Complex Flavor Profile: Naturally rich and velvety with complex notes of wild berries, warm vanilla, and subtle wood spice.
Time, passion, and exceptional raw materials are at the heart of Defrutum’s philosophy. With aging periods reaching up to 25 years in traditional wooden barrels, these vinegars offer an extraordinary depth of flavor that elevates fresh salads, aged cheeses, grilled meats, risotto, and gourmet desserts.
| Manufacturing company : | Acetaia Leonardi S.r.l. |
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| Address : | Via Mazzacavallo, 62 41043 - Magreta di Formigine (MODENA)), Italy |
| E-mail : | info@acetaialeonardi.it |