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The history of the de Nigris Company began in 1889, when Armando de Nigris founded the first vinegar works in Naples, Italy. Surrounded by the rural farmlands his whole life, his passion for the earth's bounty made way to the production of vinegar. Armando's success in making and supplying red and white wine vinegars was further expanded when his son, Marcello, joined him and the company began to make balsamic vinegar and sell it to shops and manufacturers. Now passed down to the third generation, this passion continues with their rigorous pursuit of excellence and consistency. We at igourmet are proud to offer these products steeped in such tradition.

With demand for their vinegars increasing, so did their customers thirst for understanding the subtle yet distinct differences between the different grades of Balsamic they produced. Consequently, in 1980, de Nigris adopted a classification system that designates a number, referred to as "Stars" for each quality. Eight stars signify a superior quality balsamic vinegar, with a rich mahogany color and a slightly woodsy bouquet. It exhibits good density and viscosity, and clings to the food on which it is drizzled. We recommend this product especially with raw fruits and vegetables to bring out the fresh flavors of the earth's bounty. It is also traditionally served with hunks of Parmigiano Reggiano and Taleggio Cheeses, a favorite local dish in Modena.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

Very good for my first balsamic

By bnoof from Kansas City, MO on 7/14/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Dipping, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about De Nigris Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - 8 Stars:

I have never purchased a nice balsamic before, and it was very pleasing to discover how much better a good one is versus a supermarket one. It seems a waste to put this on a salad when it tastes so sweet by itself, so I like dipping Parmesan Reggiano and other cheeses in it.

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Marvelous! Put it on auto delivery!!!

By Pamisu

from Las Vegas on 5/7/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Mellow, Perfect piquance, Rich

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Dipping, Marinade, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about De Nigris Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - 8 Stars:

Of course drizzles over herb/garlic infused evoo for dipping warm sourdough bread.

Also I prepare a salad of mixed exotic baby greens that includes pea sprouts and radicchio,tossed with a scant amount of evoo. On each individual bed of greens place 1/2 of a perfectly ripe small haas avocado, peeled. fill the cavity with this spectacular balsamic, add about 1/4 to 1/3 C tiny cocktail shrimp. Top with a whisper of very fine basil chiffonade. MARVELOUS! The deNegris 8* balsamic makes it perfect.

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