In the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, the city of Modena is famous for an Italian opera legend and iconic, luxury sports cars; it’s also home to Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Prized for its wooden barrel aging process and rich, complex flavor, all vinegar produced in this region bears a seal of authenticity, in this case, IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) to help protect shoppers against lower quality, imitation products—a seal you can find on all Trader Joe’s seasonal and everyday offerings of balsamico. The newest addition to our flavor-boosting condiment family is Trader Joe’s Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. This Balsamic is made with certified organic ingredients—cooked grape must and wine vinegar that lend themselves to a sweet, viscous, and smooth Balsamic Vinegar with notes of raisin and oak, it pairs tremendously well with savory and sweet dishes alike—combine with olive oil for a simple vinaigrette for a caprese salad, or drizzle over a scoop of TJ’s French Vanilla Ice Cream for a delectable dessert. And because a little goes a long way, try dotting strawberries or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with our Organic Balsamic for an extraordinarily flavorful bite.