VINEGAR
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ITALIAN HARVEST, INC.
Sopraffino 12-Year Aged Wine Vinegar
STEEPED IN NEARLY 500 YEARS OF TRADITION, Italian Harvest's latest
vinegar import from Acetaia Ducale stands out—even in a mature market.
"It's a pretty amazing vinegar," says company co-owner Victoria Doggett.
Created at a family-owned estate vineyard in Mogliano in the northern
Italy region of Veneto, the Sopraffino 12-year reserve is made from the
must of merlot, cabernet and raboso grapes grown exclusively for vinegar
products. Every step of the production, from grape harvesting to pressing and barrel-aging,
is accomplished on the same estate, which dates back to the 1500s. The vinegar is refined
for six years in oak, then for another six years in chestnut, oak and cherry barrels. The end
result is a deep brown vinegar with a delicate balance of acidic, spicy and fruity notes.
Doggett says Italian Harvest has historically given a lot of attention to balsamic
vinegars, but began to notice a lack of high-quality wine vinegars in the specialty food
market. "We were excited when we found this line of vinegars because it's exceptional," she
explains. "Our focus has always been artisanal products. We focus on regional specialties
and bringing in things that no one else imports." The Sopraffino is recommended for use
with roasted meats, soups and risotto. "It's not terribly sweet," she adds. Suggested retail
price: $46.75/3.37 ounces. Contact: Victoria Doggett, Italian Harvest, Inc.; 415.793.3876;
victoriad@italianharvest.com; italianharvest.com.—E.C.
➊ K.L. KELLER IMPORTS
Espelt Moscatell Sweet
White Wine Vinegar
Contact: Kitty L. Keller
510.839.7890
klkeller@ix.netcom.com;
kitty@klkeller.com
klkellerimports.com;
klkeller.com
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O Orange Blossom Vinegar
Contact: Mario Aranda
707.766.1755, ext. 115
mario@ooliveoil.com
ooliveoil.com
