Lucini Italia Gran Reserva Balsamico begins on a singles estate  int he rolling hills of the province of Modenawhere, forover a century, the Trebbiano grapes essential for producing high-quality balsamic have grown. The grapesare harvested. crushed immediately and cooked over an open fire on the same day to capture their freshness. This cooked "must" is aged for 10 years in small Italian wood casks made of osk, chestnut, mulberry, cherry and juniper - each cask adding its own characteristics to the final aroma and flavor. only by adhereing to strict traditional artisan methods and a thoroughly natural aging can Lucini Italia acheive this full-bodied, balaced taste. Suggested use: drizzle on Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, baby greens, fresh mozzarella and tomato, risotto and omelettes. Essential in reduction sauces for meat or fowl.