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Traditionally, balsamic vinegar of Modena, Italy. Even today, the best known is the balsamic vinegar of Modena and Reggio in Italy. The first written reference to balsamic vinegar was presumably in 1046. A bottle of balsamic vinegar is a gift from the Marquis Boniface, Mr. Castello di Canossa Emperor Henry III francs. He was known as an effective disinfectant in the Middle Ages. E 'was also for medical purposes and a miracle cure for the variety of problems of sore throat contractions. Balsamic vinegar as a gift, through the centuries. Today it is fashionable, the gourmet balsamic vinegar Housewarming gift. The production of balsamic vinegar has suffered centuries of family tradition and know-how. Some believe that the first batch of balsamic vinegar was the case, a gift of circumstance. Is adopted, a small amount of grapes cooked, or "you" has been forgotten and has found, after a long period of time. Over time, it was a natural process acetification, (the process of transition to the acetic acid or vinegar). At vinegar has a thick consistency and taste sweet and sour. The fluid is in wooden barrels for aging. The different varieties of wood can be authorized, the barrels are chestnut, oak, cherry, mulberry, ash, juniper and acacia. The barrels are regularly changed so that the vinegar Place the flavors of the various forests of them. In Italy, balsamic vinegar is aged at least 12 years of profits, the label of "balsamic vinegar". When choosing a balsamic vinegar to give as a gift gourmet, it is important to know the quality of vinegar. At 12 years of age the vinegar is labeled as "traditional" and those older than 25 are considered as extra Vecchio. Quality is defined by a consortium for the body of a label, such as French and Italian wines. Balsamic vinegar are available off-the-shelf ", without labels, in general, all 'age of 6 months to 1 year in stainless steel tanks. It may also have been age in wooden barrels for a period of 2 to 12 years. Many vinegars on the market that are not considered "traditional" is a mixture of vinegar, syrup and other additives, and is not, after Italian balsamic requirements. Many of these Vinegars assessed gift baskets. Balsamic vinaigrette recipes are very popular. As below is a simple recipe for a sauce of balsamic vinaigrette enliven salads. Simple balsamic vinaigrette sauce Preparation time: 15 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients: 2 cups extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced ผ Cup at the age of balsamic vinegar ฝ cup of white wine vinegar ผ cup fresh thyme leaves, crushed ผ cup chopped fresh basil ผ cup fresh chives, finely chopped ผ cup fresh tarragon, chopped ผ cup fresh oregano, chopped Method: Combine olive oil and two types of vinegar in a large bowl and mix well. Peel and crush garlic cloves, a tablespoon mixture. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk or stir well. You can use a combination of food processor. Place in refrigerator and leave more than six hours. Vinaigrette dressing on the salad of spring or slices of fresh tomato. Olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar are always more gifts for birthdays and occasions like this rack. An elegant gourmet gift box, which are at a reasonable price, excellent quality. This is an ideal gift for those that quality and the finer things in life.