Exquisite molecular caviar spheres filled with liquid Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI.
The Balsamic Vinegar Pearls (DF0620) by Officinae Defrutum bring fine dining elegance and molecular gastronomy to your table. Through a delicate spherification process, high-quality Modenese balsamic vinegar is enclosed in thin, jelly-like pearls that burst upon biting, providing an exciting burst of flavor and texture.
These pearls do not dissolve or bleed liquid into your dishes, ensuring that your culinary creations maintain a flawless visual presentation until the moment they are enjoyed.
1. INGREDIENTS & SPECS
- Ingredients: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI (cooked grape must, wine vinegar), water, gelling agent (sodium alginate), thickener (cellulose gum), firming agent (calcium chloride).
- Weight: 50 g (1.76 oz net weight).
- Packaging: Glass jar.
- Allergens: Contains naturally occurring sulfites.
2. SERVING & PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Balsamic pearls are designed to add both visual sophistication and concentrated bursts of taste to hot or cold appetizers.
RECOMMENDED USES:
- Seafood & Raw Bar: Spoon over fresh oysters, smoked salmon crostini, tuna tartare, sashimi, and grilled scallops.
- Starters & Cheeses: Top Caprese salad skewers, beef carpaccio, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and goat cheese tartlets.
- Meats & Mains: Place atop grilled steaks, roasted duck, or mushroom risotto right before serving.
- Cocktails & Desserts: Garnish Prosecco glasses, Bloody Marys, panna cotta, and strawberry desserts.
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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 |