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Gocce Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P., aged at least 15 years with seven woods. No additives and classified as 7 Medals. Intense, smooth and concentrated for meat, cheese, strawberries and dark chocolate. Read more
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P. is a protected Italian speciality produced according to the relevant specification and linked to Modena. Within that category, however, there can be substantial differences in recipe, concentration, barrel ageing and final style.
What makes this Gocce particularly remarkable is its minimum ageing period of fifteen years. That is considerably longer than many everyday balsamics and gives it time to concentrate, soften and develop a much deeper aromatic profile.
The seven Medals are not seven competition awards. They form the quality and level indication used to position this balsamic within the range.
Within our three Gocce balsamics, the series runs from 2 Medals at 4 years, through 5 Medals at 10 years, to 7 Medals for this 15-year version. This places it at the top of this I.G.P. selection.
This Gocce ages under the influence of seven different types of wood. Over such a long period, wood, oxidation, evaporation and time all contribute to the development of its final aroma and mouthfeel.
Behind Gocce is the Leonardi family, whose balsamic tradition reaches back through generations. Around the acetaia are roughly ten hectares of vineyards, planted mainly with Trebbiano and Lambrusco.
The different production stages take place within the company. This keeps the connection between grape, must, barrel and prolonged ageing part of one continuous production chain.
At fifteen years of age, the balsamic itself deserves to be tasted. Use it sparingly and preferably add it only at the end. A few drops can be enough to give meat, fish, cheese, fruit or chocolate an entirely different dimension.
Cook beef fillet medium rare and allow it to rest. Slice and serve with a little rocket, shaved Parmigiano and good Extra Virgin olive oil. Finish with just a few drops of the 15-year Gocce.
Grill courgette, peppers and aubergine and serve them warm with burrata. Add olive oil and a little sea salt. Finish the plate at the last moment with a few drops of Gocce.
Serve ripe strawberries with rough shavings of good dark chocolate. Add a few drops of Gocce and, if desired, a spoonful of mascarpone. The combination of fruit, cocoa and aged balsamic does the rest.
With the four-year version, versatility comes first. At ten years, there is a beautiful balance between everyday usability and luxury. With this fifteen-year version, the focus shifts mainly to concentration, smoothness and length. This is the Gocce you do not need to pour generously: a few well-placed drops are often more interesting than a tablespoon. For anyone wanting to move clearly towards gastronomic delicacy within I.G.P., this is the logical top of the three.
| Content | 250ml |
| Country of origin | Italy |
