Georgetown Olive Oil Co 18 Year Aged Traditional Style Balsamic

When ordinary vinegar is too sharp or thin for a finished dish, a longer-aged balsamic delivers the richer texture and balanced sweetness that makes a few drops count. Georgetown Olive Oil Co 18 Year Aged Traditional Style Balsamic is crafted from Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes that are slowly cooked and aged in wooden barrels in Modena, Italy according to time-honored techniques.

The extended aging creates an intense, complex balance of sweet and sour with notes of prune, creamy fig, and caramel. Sweeter and slightly thicker than the 12 Year Premium Dark Balsamic, yet not as sweet or thick as the 18 Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar Reduction, this versatile balsamic works beautifully in vinaigrettes, marinades, grilled dishes, fruit, desserts, and simple finishing applications.

• 18 Year Aged: Slowly aged in wooden barrels using traditional-style techniques in Modena, Italy.
• Sweet & Sour Balance: Complex flavor combines balanced acidity and sweetness.
• Rich Flavor Notes: Distinctive notes of prune, creamy fig, and caramel.
• Not Infused: A traditional-style balsamic for shoppers who prefer an unflavored option.
• Versatile Consistency: Sweeter and slightly thicker than the 12 Year Premium Dark Balsamic without reaching the sweetness and thickness of the 18 Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar Reduction.
• Excellent Finishing Balsamic: Drizzle over grilled meats, vegetables, seafood, fruit, or desserts.
• Easy Olive Oil Pairing: Pairs with any extra virgin olive oil or flavored olive oil in the selection.
• No Added Sugar or Thickeners: Naturally develops its character through cooking and barrel aging.

• Grilled steak and meats
• Roasted meats
• Grilled vegetables
• Roasted vegetables
• Fish and seafood
• Salads and vinaigrettes
• Marinades
• Fresh-cut fruit
• Desserts
• Cheese plates

• Balsamic lovers looking for a richer, longer-aged traditional-style vinegar.
• Home cooks who want one versatile balsamic for dressings, marinades, cooking, and finishing.
• Grillers looking for a sweet and tangy finishing balsamic for meats and vegetables.
• Entertainers building cheese, fruit, appetizer, and dessert boards.
• Food lovers who prefer a non-infused balsamic with naturally complex flavor.
• Gift shoppers looking for an Italian pantry staple for cooks and food enthusiasts.

This 18 year aged balsamic sits in a particularly useful spot between a traditional dark balsamic and a sweeter balsamic reduction. Its richer consistency makes it an excellent finishing drizzle, while its balanced sweet and sour character remains versatile enough for vinaigrettes, marinades, and salad dressings.

Use it to finish grilled or roasted meats and vegetables, drizzle it over fish and seafood, or pair it with fresh fruit and desserts. For entertaining, serve it alongside extra virgin olive oil, cheese, fruit, and bread for a simple addition to an appetizer spread.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Combine for classic vinaigrettes, bread dipping, and marinades.
• Garlic Infused Olive Oil: Create a savory pairing for meats, vegetables, and dipping.
• Herb Infused Olive Oils: Pair with herbaceous oils for dressings, marinades, and roasted vegetables.
• Citrus Infused Olive Oils: Add citrus character to the balsamic's prune, fig, and caramel notes.
• Flavored Olive Oils: Its versatile traditional-style profile can be paired with any flavored olive oil in the selection.

• Use a light drizzle over grilled steak or roasted meat immediately before serving.
• Pair with extra virgin olive oil for a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
• Drizzle over fresh berries or other cut fruit for an easy finishing touch.
• Serve alongside cheese and fruit when building an appetizer or entertaining board.
• Use on grilled or roasted vegetables when you want sweetness and acidity in the same finish.
• Try it over desserts where the balsamic's fig, prune, and caramel notes complement the other flavors.