Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Azure Line 250 ml (Case of 6) — Terra del Tuono

Terra del Tuono Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP Azure Line 250 ml – Quick Overview

Italian Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, Azure entry-premium line, 250 ml bottle, case of 6. Produced by Acetaia Terra del Tuono in Reggio Emilia, the historic protected zone for balsamic vinegar production. Medium density, balanced sweet-acidic profile, ideal for everyday gourmet use in restaurants, gastronomies and demanding home kitchens.

Origins, IGP and Acetaia Terra del Tuono

Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP is protected by EC Reg. 583/2009. It is produced exclusively in the provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia from cooked grape must (Trebbiano, Lambrusco, Ancellotta, Sangiovese, Albana, Fortana, Montuni) and wine vinegar, aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of 60 days. Not to be confused with Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP (aged 12 or 25 years in sets of barrels made of different woods - a top-of-the-range tasting product, priced at €80-300 per 100 ml). Acetaia Terra del Tuono is a historic family-run vinegar cellar in Reggio Emilia, renowned for its respect for the traditional method.

Professional Uses and Pairings

Gourmet salads: vinaigrette with Cilento EVO oil, freshly ground black pepper. Reduction for meat dishes (fillet, tagliata, braised meat): simmer for 5 minutes over low heat to halve the volume. Balsamic risotto: 2 tablespoons at the end of cooking. Finishing for fish and shellfish: 1 tablespoon for 4 portions. DOP Caprese salad: a few drops over Mozzarella di Bufala, Pomodoro di Pachino IGP and basil. Marinade for summer strawberries (1 tablespoon per 500 g, rest for 15 min). Over flakes of 24-30 month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP: a classic Reggio Emilia pairing. Never cook above 80 °C (it loses its volatile notes).

Technical Specifications and Storage

Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP. Ingredients: cooked grape must, wine vinegar. Minimum acidity 6%. Net volume 250 ml per dark glass bottle. Case of 6 bottles = 1.5 L. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light, 12-22 °C. Shelf life 5+ years from bottling date. Once opened, store upright and consume within 12 months. HS Code 2209.00. EAN 8032979063207. Allergens: contains sulphites (sulphur dioxide).

Distribution and Logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution to Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau (Aarau, Baden), Bern, Lucerne, Zug and Basel with the LAPA fleet. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Mendrisio), Romandy (Geneva, Carouge, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and Graubünden (Chur, Davos, St. Moritz), shipping in 1–3 working days with certified food-grade partner couriers (Swiss Post, Galliker). Dedicated service for gourmet restaurants, delicatessens, wine shops, hotels, bistros, charcuteries, Italian specialty shops and passionate private customers.