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For over 140 years, Barengo has delivered premium vinegars to chefs throughout the United States. Crafted exclusively in Modena, Italy with Trebbiano grapes, our vinegars are a gourmet addition to any dish. All of our balsamic products, including our organic products, are graded for quality and certified by the Four Leaf System. The higher the leaf, the higher the ratio of balsamic grape must to wine vinegar. This guarantees that each bottle is superior in ingredients, superior in flavor and perfect for your pantry.

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With a zesty, yet sweet taste and a uniquely light aroma and consistency, our Two Leaf Balsamic Vinegar is as versatile as it is delicious. Certified by the Consortium of Producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy for premium quality.
Quick and Easy Tips
  • Blend into salad dressings or drizzle over green leaf salads
  • Splash on steamed vegetables for added flavor
  • Sprinkle over fresh fruit just before serving—flavors come
    to life
  • Splash on beef, poultry or seafood
  • Sprinkle on your stir fry just before serving
  • Use as a delicious, fat-free dip
  • Splash on cheese for a flavor sensation
Ingredients
Balsamic vinegar of Modena. Contains sulfites. Product of Italy. 6% acidity.

Nutrition Facts

About 33 servings per container

Serving Size

1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Amount per serving

Calories

15

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

0%

Trans Fat 0g

0%

Sodium 0mg

0%

Total Carbohydrate 3g

1%

      Total Sugars 3g

Protein 0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advise.

A thick, rich syrup made with grape must and balsamic vinegar, this rich reduction of our organic version is fruity and complex in flavor. Use as a garnish for refined, elegant dishes or add as a finishing sauce towards the end of cooking to make your
Quick and Easy Tips
  • Perfect for layering on grilled meats
  • Complements any savory dish, like risotto
  • Drizzle on desserts or bruschetta for a decadent dish
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, minimum 60%, organic grape must, organic corn starch.

Nutrition Facts

About 17 servings per container

Serving Size

1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Amount per serving

Calories

35

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

0%

Trans Fat 0g

0%

Sodium 5mg

–%

Total Carbohydrate 9g

3%

Dietary Fiber 0g

0%

Sugars 6g

Protein 0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advise.

Made from the finest ingredients, this carefully crafted premium vinegar is an excellent way to complement a gourmet meal or dish for that special occasion. Our sweetest product in the leaf system, this aromatic balsamic is known for its rich, syrupy consistency. Certified as a Four Leaf Balsamic Vinegar by the Consortium of Producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy.
Quick and Easy Tips
  • Pairs best with: Parmesan cheese, Carpaccio, filet mignon, caprese salad, pasta and fresh fruit
  • Use as a decadent dessert topping by drizzling over ice cream, cake and artisan cheese
Ingredients
Cooked grape must, wine vinegar. Contains naturally occurring sulphites. 6% acidity.

Nutrition Facts

About 17 servings per container

Serving Size

1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Amount per serving

Calories

30

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

0%

Trans Fat 0g

0%

Sodium 5mg

–%

Total Carbohydrate 7g

2%

Sugars 6g

Protein 0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advise.

About Balsamic

Balsamic vinegar of Modena is dark in color with a syrupy consistency. It is also extremely aromatic with a sweet, fruity flavor.

To make Balsamic vinegar, unfermented juice (or “must”) from white Trebbiano grapes is simmered for hours over an open fire. This causes the water to evaporate and intensifies the flavor of the must. The reduced must is mixed with previously aged balsamic vinegar and placed in a series of wooden barrels where it slowly ferments. Balsamic vinegar is aged for long periods of time, and Traditional Balsamic is aged at least 12 years. Many Balsamic vinegars are aged much longer.

There are two types of balsamic vinegar: Traditional and non-traditional.

Traditional Balsamic vinegar has been produced in Modena, Italy for hundreds of years. It is a process that is highly regulated by Consortium for the Protection of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Because of the meticulous manufacturing process, Traditional Balsamic vinegar can only be sold in a unique, small 4oz bottle with a round shape.

Non-traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a blend of ‘must’ mixed with red wine vinegar and fermented and aged in wooden barrels, however, for shorter periods than Traditional Balsamic vinegar. Most Balsamic vinegar sold in this country, including Barengo, is non-traditional. They come in a variety of bottles with different shapes. The Italian Consortium has made it easy for consumers to recognize the quality of non-traditional Balsamic vinegars of Modena.

Making the grade

Don’t be fooled by upscale packaging—not all Non-traditional balsamic vinegars from Modena are the same. While price can give you some indication of quality, the easiest way to know what you’re getting is to look at the label.

CSQA (Certificazione di Qualità Agroalimentare) certification is based on a standardized grading system developed by AIB (Associazione Assaggiatori Italiani Balsamico). Grading is based on ten parameters: Color intensity, viscosity, olfactive intensity, cooked must smell, fruitiness, sweetness, pungency, body, global positive smell, and global negative smell.

The vinegar is graded then awarded from one to four leaves, with four indicating the highest quality:

One
Leaf

Classic taste, light
and slightly acidic.


Light in flavor and consistency, a sweet and zesty vinegar ideal for salad dressings and everyday use.

Two
Leaves

Smoother taste,
perfect to finish flavors.


Round and spirited, brisk yet vibrantly balanced. This lightly concentrated vinegar is suitable for marinades and steamed vegetables.

Three
Leaves

Round,
full-bodied taste.


Smooth, full-bodied taste and a polished finish with tangy accents. This syrupy, full-bodied vinegar is often used for roasted meats and fish, and in sauces.

Four
Leaves

Superb taste
from the best selections.


Syrupy with complex flavors and a heady aroma; Used for special dishes, with fresh fruit or on ice cream and certain specialty cheeses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is very special vinegar that has its root in the ancient Roman times. It is a blend of concentrated and/or cooked grape must and wine vinegar. It is the type of vinegar commonly seen in the supermarkets. To learn more about Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, please click here.

The Italian Balsamic Vinegar Consortium developed and introduced a new grading system to assist consumers in distinguishing different Balsamic Vinegar quality. Four categories have been established.

  • One leaf (basic quality, lowest price)
  • Two leaves
  • Three leaves
  • Four leaves (highest quality, highest price)
Barengo Balsamic Vinegar is made from the finest Trebbiano grapes from Modena and is imported to the United States. Barengo Balsamic Vinegar is two leaf certified offering consumers a distinctive flavor that will entice the at home culinary artist.
Please visit the Store Locator page to find out the stores near you that carry our products. They are normally found in the specialty vinegar section, next to salad dressings, or alongside the condiments section of the store.


For optimal flavor and shelf life, refrigerate after opening.
Yes, our Barengo products ARE gluten free.


Barengo Red Wine Vinegar has a shelf life of 18 months. Barengo Balsamic Vinegar has a two-year shelf life.

Under Proposition 65, retailers are required to give consumers a warning on products that may contain chemicals such as lead, but does not necessarily mean that products actually contain such chemicals. While trace amounts of lead may naturally occur in certain vinegars such as Red Wine Vinegar & Balsamic Vinegar, Mizkan brands did NOT show lead content relative to the California Proposition 65 standards. We test our products annually with an outside accredited laboratory and will continue to do so.


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