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Due Vittorie Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - Taste Test and a Giveaway

Monday, 29 June 2015
Rich and sweet, Balsamic Vinegar has been produced in Modena, Italy, since the Middle Ages and is now famous throughout the world.  It's good to see Due Vittorie Balsamic Vinegar, is now available for us to buy in the UK from Due Vittorie at Ocado.


Traditional or ‘Tradizionale’ Balsamic Vinegar;
Made from cooked grape must, usually made from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes.  The resulting thick syrup is aged for a minimum of 12 years in wooden barrels made from different woods (chestnut, cherry, oak, mulberry, ash and juniper). 
This connoisseurs’ product, also available from Due Vittorie at Ocado and costs £49.99 for a 100ml bottle. 

Due Vittorie Oro;
‘Balsamic Vinegar of Modena’ is £9.99 for a 250ml bottle has a remarkable sweetness and thickness making is a unique condiment.  It also fully meets the criteria for IGP* certification as “Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP” and has a minimum acidity of 6%.
The Taste Test;
I poured just 1 teaspoon of three different balsamic vinegars of different prices into small dishes.  
I won't name the other brand but it's the dish to the far left and costs £2.50 for 250ml.
As you can see it looks watered down.  Look how 1tsp covered the dish compared to the Due Vittorie Oro at £9.99 
But when you look at the one on the far right (Due Vittoire Traditional) it was beautifully thick in constancy.    
 

The unnamed brand (my usual brand) actually tasted very vinegary in comparison whilst the Oro (middle) tasted so much better.  I will definitely buy this rather than my previous brand.  

As for the Traditional; well I have to say this is the bees knees of Balsamic vinegars. 
Far richer and thicker and sweet tasting - yes this is amazing.  At £49.99 though, it would have to be used for a special occasion! 

A few ideas on how to use Balsamic Vinegar;
  • Drizzled over strawberries
  • Delicious on roasted tomatoes
  • Drizzled over grilled fish
  • Drizzled on grilled steak 
  • As an healthier alternative to soy sauce - especially good with with sushi
  • Drizzled over chips - says my friend Helen Hannah (must say I haven't tried it) but I bet it's good so thanks for that Helen!
  • Goes well with goats cheese 
  • Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham
  • To finish and sweeten sauces such as ragu or chilli con carne
  • In homemade ice creams such as strawberry & balsamic
  • To make salad dressings
  • Or mixed with olive oil (as shown below) for dipping bread; mix 2 parts oil to 1 part balsamic


 So my conclusion is you do get what you pay for!
I have to say really didn't want to open the Due Vittorie Tradizionale since at £49.99 I will only going to use it on very special occasions - yes I'm keeping mine in the cupboard thank you very much and I'll just look at the bottle - I don't want to part with it!  
The Due Vittorie Oro is an excellent and much more affordable alternative for everyday use.

To find out more pop over to Due Vittorie.
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93 comments

  1. Lucy29 June 2015 at 11:51

    I love balsamic vinegar on strawberries.

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  2. caydensmum29 June 2015 at 11:59

    Salads, pasta

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  3. Tracy K Nixon29 June 2015 at 12:02

    I use it on warm chicken salads or tuna/salmon salad!

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  4. maci23429 June 2015 at 12:21

    salads

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  5. winnie29 June 2015 at 12:25

    on italian ham salad

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  6. izbiz8829 June 2015 at 12:42

    I drizzle it over jacket potatoes instead of using butter - it's yum! :)

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  7. Kim Plant29 June 2015 at 12:42

    a lovely chicken salad xx

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  8. mummy2429 June 2015 at 13:00

    A nice salad!

    Ashleigh

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  9. mummy2429 June 2015 at 13:02

    A lovely salad!

    Ashleigh

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  10. Michelle Banks29 June 2015 at 13:21

    lovely salads x

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  11. sooz29 June 2015 at 13:45

    I griddle home grown onion, sliced courgettes and tomatoes and then drizzle a little balsamic after cooking

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  12. Kama H29 June 2015 at 13:56

    I always use it on salads.

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  13. weir shane29 June 2015 at 13:57

    Bacon and halloumi salad with a balsamic dressing

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  14. Jenny Brady29 June 2015 at 14:00

    Strawberry and Balsamic Eton Mess yum! Perfect for summer!

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  15. Heather Haigh29 June 2015 at 14:08

    I mix it with olive oil and dunk bread in it or use as a salad dressing.

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  16. Louise A29 June 2015 at 14:47

    I've used balsamic vinegar for years when making home made strawberry ice cream

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  17. Sarah29 June 2015 at 16:11

    Mine goes with bread and olives

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  18. Milly Youngman29 June 2015 at 17:16

    I use mine for home baked bruschetta with a mild tomato salsa on top!

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  19. emily1329 June 2015 at 18:34

    On salad leaves to make them a bit more exciting!

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  20. Sarah Griffiths29 June 2015 at 19:30

    Drizzled over a leafy salad, preferably with lots of rocket in it

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  21. laura banks29 June 2015 at 20:08

    spinach salad with scallops and chorizo

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  22. Liquorice29 June 2015 at 20:32

    It's great for caramelising onions

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  23. clairew13729 June 2015 at 21:08

    greek salad

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  24. peter campbell29 June 2015 at 22:56

    dribbling over poached pear

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  25. Kelly Lawton30 June 2015 at 00:38

    bread and oil!

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  26. Anonymous30 June 2015 at 01:00

    dip in garlic beard

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  27. Ruth Harwood30 June 2015 at 08:31

    I use Balsamic in my pasta dishes to give a little zing :)

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  28. philg30 June 2015 at 11:09

    I love dipping bruschetta in balsamic vinegar

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  29. Chanette Kennedy30 June 2015 at 11:59

    I mix it with oil and oregano and brush it over haloumi and peppers and bbq it

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  30. Stacey Meyer30 June 2015 at 15:28

    I like to make it into a glaze to drizzle over bruschetta :) xx

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  31. Pauline Hill30 June 2015 at 17:53

    salads

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  32. lyn burgess30 June 2015 at 22:31

    I like it drizzled over smoked salmon(but not too much or you lose the salmon taste)

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  33. Caroline1 July 2015 at 15:51

    I make a reduced balsamic and raspberry salad dressing (which also makes a lovely sticky, sweet marinade). Throw some balsamic and squished raspberries in a pan (add a pinch of sugar), leave it on the hob to reduce and pass through a sieve - so not too technical!

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  34. Dawn Andrews1 July 2015 at 23:18

    To make a balsamic butter sauce for haddock.

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  35. katie skeoch2 July 2015 at 15:14

    Mainly on salads but I love it drizzled on bruschetta

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  36. maxineflossy2 July 2015 at 17:56

    It's great with strawberries in a strawberry compote

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  37. Richard Tyler3 July 2015 at 13:53

    Salad Dressing Or Bread Dipping :)

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  38. honister3 July 2015 at 17:34

    I love it on strawberries myself

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  39. Aaron Broad4 July 2015 at 16:39

    I like putting it on bread

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  40. fozia Akhtar5 July 2015 at 17:13

    Salad

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  41. Kristy Brown5 July 2015 at 20:20

    I love mine mixed in my tuna

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  42. Vonny6 July 2015 at 18:00

    As a dip for garlic bread

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  43. Sandra7 July 2015 at 22:55

    I used it on its own on salads to cut down on the calories with no loss of taste.

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  44. Susan Hoggett8 July 2015 at 22:40

    great for salads

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  45. Keshia Esgate9 July 2015 at 13:42

    Its lovely over a tuna salad!

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  46. Keshia Esgate9 July 2015 at 13:43

    Love it over a nice tuna salad

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  47. kasza9 July 2015 at 14:27

    On strawberries

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  48. Gemma Aktekin9 July 2015 at 20:53

    I Use it on Olives and Feta.

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  49. Gemma Snell9 July 2015 at 21:52

    Love it as a dressing for my feta salad

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  50. Dessallara9 July 2015 at 22:57

    With salad and bread :)

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  51. Kat Lucas10 July 2015 at 06:21

    I use it with olive oil to make a dressing for a cold pasta salad

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  52. Daniel Stacey10 July 2015 at 09:15

    Salad dressings

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  53. snarepuss10 July 2015 at 10:16

    dressing for pasta :)

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  54. The Wombat10 July 2015 at 17:30

    Salad dressing, dip with oil, and marinades, especially for grilled/barbecued dishes. Anything really!

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  55. The Wombat10 July 2015 at 17:30

    Salad dressing, dip with oil, and marinades, especially for grilled/barbecued dishes. Anything really!

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  56. Helen Allan10 July 2015 at 18:47

    I love dipping bruschetta in balsamic vinegar

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  57. Kat Allinson10 July 2015 at 18:53

    Salad dressings and for dunking warm bread in yummy!

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  58. WeeWillieWilkie10 July 2015 at 20:02

    I put it in a homemade BBQ sauce.

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  59. tfett11 July 2015 at 09:14

    I put it on quorn roast

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  60. denise s11 July 2015 at 09:32

    love dipping bread into olive oil and balsamic

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  61. cat Hold11 July 2015 at 11:43

    in my salad vinegarette

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  62. Rhian Nelmes11 July 2015 at 14:02

    I add a splash of balsamic to a tomato and fennel pasta sauce. It adds a zing to the sauce.

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  63. Lynne Rudd11 July 2015 at 16:03

    love it drizzled over a warm chicken breast, then added to a crisp green salad :)

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  64. Anonymous11 July 2015 at 17:32

    I use it as a salad dressing

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  65. sheridarby11 July 2015 at 17:33

    I use it in salad dressing

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  66. sheridarby11 July 2015 at 17:34

    I use it in salad dressing

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  67. Eleanor Powell11 July 2015 at 17:45

    Its gorgeous drizzled on strawberries

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  68. Hannah Ingham11 July 2015 at 18:05

    Any salads, to make a salad dressing :)

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  69. straysuzi11 July 2015 at 18:17

    Balsamic Vinegar as a salmon glaze yummy with a touch of ginger x

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  70. Emma Davison11 July 2015 at 18:26

    Salad. Or mixing with oil and dipping bread into.

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  71. jenna11 July 2015 at 19:47

    on my salads

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  72. lindsay chadburn12 July 2015 at 05:29

    i use it on tomato bruschetta yum

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  73. Petra Beck12 July 2015 at 08:49

    I sometimes add a bit of Balsamico to meat marinades; it gives it just a bit of special flavour. And of course the classic, drizzled over tricolore salad (tomato, mozzarella, avocado). And can I just ask you where you got that cute heart-shaped dish from, which is shown with the Balsamico/oil mix? It's adorable!

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  74. Anonymous12 July 2015 at 09:39

    So many good ideas here! I'm sure I can't add anything. I love dipping fresh bread into a balsamic/oil mix and putting it over pasta adds a little "something".

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  75. Kylie Johnson12 July 2015 at 10:07

    I mix it with gravy with bangers and mash!

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  76. Motty7312 July 2015 at 10:10

    Perfect with chicken and pomegranate seeds

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  77. Motty7312 July 2015 at 10:11

    Perfect with chicken and pomegranate

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  78. Motty7312 July 2015 at 10:13

    Perfect with chicken

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  79. Hannah Igoe12 July 2015 at 11:30

    As a reduction on chicken with olives and sundried tomatos

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  80. Daphne12 July 2015 at 12:05

    Just as a dressing

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  81. Chris Minko12 July 2015 at 16:35

    Just on fresh bread

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  82. Cake12 July 2015 at 18:33

    To make a Panzanella salad
    Sheila Reeves @CakeReev

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  83. Tamsin Dean12 July 2015 at 19:11

    mainly for salads

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  84. john hammond12 July 2015 at 19:24

    mostly on warm chicken salads and sometimes in homemade marinades

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  85. Pauline black12 July 2015 at 20:54

    Drizzled on salad. Or on top of bruschetta yum!

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  86. James12 July 2015 at 20:56

    I use it as salad dressing on anything I create x

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  87. fjk4212 July 2015 at 21:27

    I use it for dressing salads, but if I had a really good bottle I would be tempted to try using it in more adventurous ways

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  88. Lizzy Cooper12 July 2015 at 21:40

    I it for salad and sometimes for sweet and sour chicken! mm :)

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  89. Natalie Crossan12 July 2015 at 21:55

    On salads xx

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  90. Sian Round12 July 2015 at 21:59

    With bread and olive oil

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  91. Kelly Hirst12 July 2015 at 22:06

    In a stir fry

    Kelly Ellen Hirst

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  92. Mary Chez12 July 2015 at 23:06

    I put it on salads

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  93. Mary Chez12 July 2015 at 23:07

    I put it on salads

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Thanks for taking the time to comment - much appreciated.
Cheers
Jan




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