Signature Balsamic Vinegars

Signature’s line of white and dark balsamic vinegars imported from Modena, Italy are the highest quality, organic products available. Our natural, additive-free reductions are made from pressed grapes that are fermented in copper pots before they are boiled down and then stored in barrels for 12-to-18 years. The longer they are left to ferment, the more intense the flavour becomes and the thicker it gets.

What
is Balsamic Vinegar?

Historically, vinegars have been used for thousands of years for their astringent and disinfectant properties, as well as being used as a flavouring and preservative in prepared food. Balsamic vinegar, however, has a wealth of benefits beyond those early uses of vinegar.
The name ‘balsamic’ is believed to originate from the Italian word for ‘balm,’ meaning an aromatic resin as well as a soothing and healing agent. It was used to treat everything from headaches to labour pains. Signature Oil and Vinegar, however, only claim that their balsamic vinegars are delicious drizzled on salads, fresh fruit, vegetables, pasta or bread and used as a marinade for poultry, fish and seafood. With balsamic vinegars, you get a flavour punch without the added calories of regular store-bought dressings and marinades.
Balsamic vinegars are considered part of a healthy Mediterranean diet because they contain antioxidants, as well as Iron, Potassium and Manganese and are low in calories and sugar. A single tablespoon serving has only about 5-to-15 calories, contains a negligible amount of fat, and less than three grams of carbohydrates. Researchers have also discovered that balsamic vinegars can help to reduce hardening of the arteries, aid the absorption of minerals for better bone health, improve insulin sensitivity, as well as stabilize blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Cooking
With Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegars may be relatively new to North American cuisine, but they have been treasured as a delicious culinary ingredient in Italy for hundreds of years. The unique sweet and sour flavour and the rich, thick consistency of balsamic vinegars is what makes it so special.
Aceto balsamico (as it is called in Italian) is fantastic drizzled onto many fruits, vegetables, poultry and fish. It is perfect as a salad dressing or as the main ingredient in a glaze. And it is a delicious treat when mixed with extra virgin olive oil and served with bread for dipping!
Don’t care for the colour?
When you want to avoid the dark colouring of regular balsamic vinegar, you can easily choose a clear or golden balsamic. Signature always has them in stock.

White Balsamic Vinegars

Cara-Cara Orange & Vanilla

The combination of 100% Madagascar vanilla and Cara Cara oranges make this beautiful 12-year-aged white balsamic a true palate pleaser. Perfect drizzled over a fruit salad, oatmeal, and yogurt, as well as chocolate or vanilla bean ice cream. For a refreshing drink, spike into sparkling water or your favourite mixed libation. Pair with Blood Orange, Eureka Lemon or Basil olive oil or our Roasted Walnut oil. Excellent with pork, poultry, and all vegetables.