Fig Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by Oliviers & Co | Fruit Flavored Balsamic Vinegars for Salad Dressing, Marinades and Glazes | 8.5 Fl Oz

I make a lot of balsamic vinaigrette for salads. So I bought this vinegar as a little treat, more expensive than my usual.That was a mistake.Every batch of balsamic vinaigrette I’ve made with this vinegar has been a gelatinous mess. No matter what proportion of oil and vinegar I use, the result is a nasty, thick, goopy “sauce”. I’ve managed to use it on hot, cooked vegetables because the heat breaks it down, but it’s unusable on a standard salad.I’ve done some research on this and I’ve found out why this is happening.Per Cook’s Illustrated:“…these midrange vinegars were ill-suited to vinaigrette—the dressings made with them were all sticky and gloppy, more like a tart caramel sauce than a salad dressing. This is because like the traditional balsamics, these vinegars have more of what are known as polymeric pigments, which form gel-like droplets with oil, than supermarket vinegars.”The bottom line is, if you are looking to make salad dressing, don’t bother spending the extra money on this vinegar. The cheaper supermarket stuff will do you better.

After reading the reviews of this balsamic vinegar, I thought it would be much better than it is. It's a bit thin, a bit sweet, and without the robustness and roundness of many other balsamic vinegars in it's price class.This should be priced around $15. Otherwise it's way over priced.p.s. I have purchase many, many balsamic vinegars over the years, and really appreciate fine ones. This is not a fine one.

I was looking for a quick solution for a dinner party ... I needed a good balance between quality and cost. This Balsamic fit the need nicely and delivery was super fast. I read a number of reviews and this product got good reviews from quality sources I trusted. The taste is more complex than an off the shelf, supermarket balsamic. That said, I’ve bought very high end balsamic, and this isn’t that. It’s a great balance between quality and cost.

Researched 2022 best balsamic vinegars to get better than what the grocery stores carry. This was one of THE BEST! And it truly is! Delicious, full bodied and makes a killer balsamic glaze! What's not to love??? My current favorite is balsamic glazed brussel sprouts. And this balsamic vinegar delivered! OMG! So good!

I first sampled this vinegar on a Food Tours of New York tasting tour. Up to then, I don't think I could have imagined how different balsamic vinegars could be. Well, they are. Honestly, I could eat this with a spoon - by itself. But if you really want a treat, combine it with Oliviers' basil infused olive oil. You'll never want to eat any other salad dressing ever.

I adore balsamic vinegar but could not find one in the grocery stores that had the flavor or texture. I browsed through several pages in Amazon and found this one and took a chance. It's expensive, but goes all long way. It is almost creamy and the subtle taste is delicious. I'm hooked and will order this one again.

Sweet with overtones of citrus and lingering notes of chocolate, I like it on green salads with just a spoonful of good olive oil as a complement. Just a small amount on thinly sliced beets deepens the earthy flavor of the beets. In a beet borscht it adds both depth and sweetness. It's been my favorite since I discovered it in 2019.

Went on a NYC food tour and this store was on the agenda- they gave us a sample of their products and I was hooked on their balsamic vinegar.That was 3 years ago- I have been ordering this product since. It is marvelous!! I never knew a good balsamic could taste soo good!