Balsamic vinegar is made from the must of the white Trebbiano grape that is boiled down in to a syrup and then aged in wooden barrels. Manicardi is a premium name for authentic balsamic vinegar from Modena. All Manicardi balsamic vinegar is DOP certified and assorted according to a numbering system where the higher the number, the more complex the vinegar. This Gold Bottle #25 is one of the highest grades from Manicardi. Viscous in texture and sweet in flavor, only a few drops will enhance your vegetables, cheeses, fruit, or ice cream. (250ml)