La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamic & Cherry Jelly 130gm

La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamic & Cherry Jelly

(Emilian Balsamic Vinegar & Tart Cherry Jelly Preserve)

About the Maker: Produced by the venerable Pelloni family at La Vecchia Dispensa in the medieval village of Castelvetro di Modena. Renowned for generations of traditional balsamic vinegar production, the acetaia infuses its aged vinegars into artisanal preserves, showcasing authentic Emilian agro-dolce (sweet-sour) craft.

Cure & Blend Notes: Artisanally cooked by reducing authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP alongside pure tart cherry juice and natural grape sugars. Slow-simmered in small batches without artificial additives to create a translucent, ruby-hued preserve where bright fruitiness and oak-aged acidity seamlessly balance.

Aroma & Palate: Vibrant, layered, and complex. Aromas of macerated sour cherries, warm wood, and cooked grape must give way to a lively agro-dolce palate balancing ripe orchard sweetness against a crisp, cleansing balsamic tang.

Texture: Smooth, glistening, and spoonable with a soft, setting jelly consistency that holds its shape gracefully on cheese boards.

Wine Pairing: Lambrusco di Sorbara, Valpolicella Ripasso, or a rich Oaked Chardonnay — a chilled, dry sparkling Lambrusco mirrors the Emilian terroir and cuts through rich pairings, while Ripasso echoes the dark cherry notes.

Deli Companion: Designed to contrast rich and salty savories — perfect alongside Langres Germain, Pérail Papillon, creamy goat cheese, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, or as a glaze over A Lady Butcher Wagyu Bresaola and duck liver parfait.