Delicious balsamic caviar pearls from no less than 10 years of matured balsamic IGP

The Gocce balsamic pearls with 10-year-aged IGP balsamic vinegar are more complex and somewhat richer in flavour than the fruity variety with raspberry. They pair well with elegant dishes where the deep notes of wood ageing and grape concentrate really come into their own. Here are some great uses:

Starters & salads

• Caprese classico – the pearls on top of buffalo mozzarella and tomato, as a luxurious alternative to the classic balsamic dressing.
• Vitello tonnato – subtle among the tuna sauce, giving a more intense, elegant bite.
• Salad with rocket, Parmesan and pine nuts – the pearls bring a deep sweet-sour balance.

Main courses

• Beef carpaccio – together with Parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil for a modern accent.
• Grilled entrecôte or tournedos – a few pearls as a finishing touch on the meat for extra depth.
• Grilled vegetables – such as aubergine or courgette; the pearls bring luxury and concentration.
• Risotto al Parmigiano – instead of a dash of balsamic vinegar when serving: pearls that burst open subtly.

Cheeses

• Parmesan or Grana Padano – classic with mature hard cheeses.
• Blue cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort) – the sweet and sour notes cut through the spiciness nicely.
• Goat's cheese or sheep's cheese – extra tension between sour, salty and sweet.

Desserts

• Vanilla ice cream or ice cream – just like the raspberry version, but here with a refined and complex accent.
• Strawberries or red fruit – a classic combination with aged balsamic vinegar.
• Panna cotta – the pearls offer a luxurious alternative to a balsamic sauce.

Drinks & appetisers

• Crostini with prosciutto or bresaola – the pearls add an explosion of flavour on top.
• Oysters or scallops – a minimalist and refined touch.
• Mini caprese skewers – cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, finished with a few pearls.

These pearls are ideal as a fine-dining finishing touch: while the raspberry variety is playful and fresh, the 10-year-aged IGP stands for depth, elegance and tradition.