History of Balsamic

The cultural traditions of making balsamic vinegar are very personal and involve patience, passion, time and the idea that we are dealing with something very special.

The traditions that create this “black gold” from Modena go back thousands years.

The origins dating to the time of ancient Rome in the Gallic campaigns of Julius Caesar where balsamic vinegar was considered a “medicament” (digestive disinfectant). During the Middle Ages acidified juices made by pressing fruit or grapes were widely used for medicinal purposes.

The healing powers of balsamico were recommended in many Italian medieval and Renaissance medical manuals and became legendary. Lucrezia Borgia was rumored to bathe in vinegar and praised its value for the discomforts of childbirth.