Tried white balsamic vinegar?
Q: What is white balsamic vinegar? A: A relatively new addition to the roster of vinegars, white balsamic vinegar which has a golden hue tastes notably milder than the original. Traditional balsamic vinegar comes from the Modena region of Italy, where it is made from grapes often Trebbiano, a mainstay for the area’s winemakers. A concentrated grape juice (called must) is cooked in open vats and then aged in a series of wooden barrels for five to more than 50 years. The resulting vinegar is deep brown and exceptionally sweet and syrupy. If kept in casks for 12 or more years, it can cost $60 an ounce. (Check the label if you’re looking to buy good-quality balsamic vinegar; the cheapest versions are simply white-wine vinegar with sugar and caramel color.) White balsamic vinegar is cooked under pressure to prevent caramelization and aged for just a year. The result is much lighter in color, with a less sweet flavor. It’s ideal for sauces, dressings and dishes that traditional balsamic vine
