Presented in its own beautiful gift box, the silver traditional affinato is a very special balsamic vinegar and also a great way to enter the world of the traditional as it is cheaper and more accessible than its older brother, the gold. Only 100 or so producers gain the official seal of the consortium of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

The silver label vinegar from Compagnia del Montale is aged for a minimum of 12 years in wooden casks. As per consortium regulations the 100ml Giugiaro bottle is used. Just a few drops of this can exhalt even the spiciest exotic dishes. Also works perfectly with fruit, dessert and ice cream. Delicious on its own too!

It contains no colourants, thickeners, flavourings or preservatives - only 100% pure grape must. This silver traditional has been specially selected to feature in a new publication by Dorling Kindersley focusing on ingredients of the world.

Who Would You Buy it For? -It obviously makes a fantastic gift for those who know and love their Balsamics, or maybe for someone who is in the process of getting to know and love them. If you want to impress either of these recipients you can learn all about the wonderful world of Balsamic Vinegar here.

Other Gift Ideas - You might also be interested in the Extravecchio (25 years) or our beautiful set of three different aged Balsamics from Borgo del Balsamico.

How to Order and Arrange Delivery - When placing your order online you can use the comments box to choose your preferred delivery date and also let us know if you would like to include a personalised message with this gift. We will always contact you to confirm the delivery date before we despatch your order but we do ask that you provide a contact number telephone number for the recipient. A mobile number is best as this means a text will be sent on the day of delivery offering a one-hour delivery slot