Our classic balsamic vinegar is a mellow, fruity, low-acidity balsamic that's perfect for everyday use — well-rounded and balanced, it enhances the flavour of your food rather than overpowering it. It's made from just cooked grape must, traditionally matured in oak, with the deep, naturally sweet flavour that only slow barrel-ageing gives.

Enjoy it over salads, meats, fish and vegetables, or mix it with any of our olive oils — it pairs well with all of them — for a dip with warm, crusty bread. Because it's low in acidity and beautifully balanced, it's an easy everyday balsamic rather than a sharp, one-note supermarket vinegar — and being pure grape must, it's suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and gluten free.

It's made from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes grown on the family estate of Nicolo Verrini, in the countryside near Modena in northern Italy. Nicolo selects the grapes himself and oversees the crushing and cooking down into a top-quality must, which is then matured in oak barrels — the water evaporating naturally and the oak flavours absorbing over time to create a deep, sweet, well-balanced vinegar. Bottled exclusively for The Gift of Oil.