{"product_id":"malpighi-aceto-balsamico-di-modena-igp-platinum","title":"Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI – Platinum","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMalpighi Aceto Balsamico di Modena Platinum made from 90% grape must\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMalpighi's Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP Platinum is the densest balsamic vinegar in the range, made from cooked grape must and their own house-made wine vinegar. It is aged in sessile oak barrels and arrives in its own gift box with a dosing pourer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAceto Balsamico di Modena IGP Platinum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the densest grade of balsamic vinegar from Acetaia Malpighi, located just outside Modena, made from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes from the family's own Tenuta del Cigno estate. It contains a full 90 percent cooked grape must, giving it a density of 1.36. The 250 ml bottle comes in its own box and features a dosing pourer in the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDense enough to cling to a spoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum doesn't flow; it stretches. As it leaves the spoon, it forms a dark thread over the plate and stays exactly where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts brown color comes from the cooked must and the years spent in wood, which is exactly how it tastes: round, deep, and soft in acidity. The sweetness of the must carries further here than in the lighter grades of the range, while the underlying acidity remains calm, taking the edge off the vinegar. A single drop is enough for a bite; any more would overpower the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver buffalo mozzarella, boiled meat, and grilled vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum is added raw to the finished dish once the stove is turned off. As a finish over buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes, it demonstrates why a thick balsamic is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs just as well with braised beef and classic bollito misto as it does with grilled eggplant and zucchini, whose roasted notes it complements. A drizzle over risotto or fried vegetables adds a dark depth to both. It can also be sweet: drizzled over fresh strawberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, the vinegar turns into a dessert. You can find the entire range under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aceto-balsamico-di-modena-igp\"\u003eAceto Balsamico di Modena IGP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarrels passed down from hand to hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acetaia houses around 3,000 barrels, and many of them are older than the family's ownership. Some date back to the 17th century, one even to the Napoleonic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Platinum, Massimo Malpighi works with barriques made of Rovere, the Italian sessile oak. Its wood has a tighter grain than that of common oak, allowing the must to breathe more slowly. The must and wine vinegar mature separately in the barrel for a long time before they are even brought together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Malpighi, it is customary to dedicate a private battery of barrels to every child in the family, with their name branded on them, passed down like a piece of furniture. Those who measure this way count in generations instead of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe box makes it a perfect gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone presenting a bottle of Platinum doesn't need to explain much. The box keeps it upright, and the pourer in the neck immediately relieves the recipient of the worry of using too much on the first try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored in a cool, dark place and tightly sealed, the vinegar will remain beautiful for a long time; a spot near the stove is perfectly fine. The next level up is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/malpighi-aceto-balsamico-tradizionale-affinato\"\u003eat least twelve-year-aged Tradizionale DOP\u003c\/a\u003e from the same house, and the rest of the assortment can be found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acetaia-malpighi\"\u003ebalsamic specialties of Acetaia Malpighi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acetaia Malpighi","offers":[{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":60629965635918,"sku":"045MAL0030","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/malpighi-aceto-balsamico-modena-platinum.png?v=1789124034","url":"https:\/\/nurgutes.eu\/en\/products\/malpighi-aceto-balsamico-di-modena-igp-platinum","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}