Italian Black Gold – The traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Barrels of balsamic vinegar

Many of us use Balsamic Vinegar on a regular basis, but I wonder how many people realize that unless you are Italian, or live in Italy, you have probably never even tasted the “Real Thing”, and that bottle of Balsamic in your pantry bears little resemblance to Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, so highly valued in Italy. True Balsamic is an Artisan

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The beauty of Tuscany

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany is one of the most visited regions in Italy and it’s easy to see why it draws visitors from so many parts of the world. You can easily get a flavour of the Tuscan landscape and highlights during a week. Equally, you could spend a much longer time there and still not see all the charms that the region

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