Acetaia Sereni Agrodolce Bianco Mediterraneo — White Balsamic with Mint & Rosemary | Aromatic & Herbal | 8.45oz

Acetaia Sereni Agrodolce Bianco Mediterraneo is a white balsamic condiment infused with mint and rosemary grown on the Sereni family estate in Marano sul Panaro, in the hills of Modena, Italy. It comes in a 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) bottle, and it is the herbal member of the Sereni white balsamic range.

The producer describes the aroma as Italian summer and Mediterranean scrub, with the sweet and sour balance of a white balsamic underneath. We tasted it at the Fancy Food Show in New York and added it to the catalog because it does something the lemon white balsamic does not: it brings herbs, not citrus, to the plate.

How to use Agrodolce Bianco Mediterraneo

• Fish and seafood — drizzle over grilled or baked fish, or finish a pan of shrimp off the heat
• Meat — a few drops over roast chicken, lamb, or pork after resting
• Cocktails — a splash adds a herbal, sweet and sour note to cocktails and to non-alcoholic drinks
• Diluted with water — the producer notes it is also excellent stirred into water
• Salads — whisk with Sparta Gourmet EVOO for a pale, herbal vinaigrette that will not darken greens
• Cheese — over fresh cheeses such as ricotta, or alongside Roussas PDO feta

Mediterraneo, Limonceto, or Botanico White: which white balsamic

All three are light in color and will not stain a dish. The difference is what each one adds.

• Mediterraneo (mint and rosemary): herbal and aromatic. Choose it for fish, roast meat, and cocktails.
• Limonceto (natural lemon): citrus-forward. Choose it for seafood, fruit, and light salads.
• Botanico White (Greek, organic): unflavored and fruity, from Domaine Costa Lazaridi in Drama, northern Greece. Choose it when you want the vinegar itself, with no infusion.

About the producer

Acetaia Sereni has made balsamic vinegar in the hills of Modena for four generations. The whole production chain happens inside the estate, from the family's own vineyards to bottling of the finished product. The mint and rosemary in this bottle are grown on the same estate.

Quick specs

• Type: white balsamic condiment (agrodolce bianco), infused with mint and rosemary
• Infusion: natural mint and rosemary, grown on the Sereni estate
• Size: 250 ml (8.45 fl oz)
• Producer: Acetaia Sereni, Azienda Agricola Sereni Pier Luigi
• Origin: Marano sul Panaro, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
• Ingredients and allergen information: printed on the bottle label

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Agrodolce Bianco Mediterraneo?
  It is a white balsamic condiment from Acetaia Sereni in Modena, Italy, naturally infused with mint and rosemary grown on the producer's own estate. It is sold in a 250 ml bottle.
• How do I use it?
  Use it on fish and meat dishes, in cocktails including non-alcoholic ones, or diluted with water. A few drops finish a dish; a splash flavors a drink.
• Are the mint and rosemary natural?
  Yes. The producer states that the infusion is natural mint and rosemary grown directly on the Sereni estate.
• How is it different from Limonceto?
  Both are light-colored white balsamic condiments from the same Modena producer. Mediterraneo is herbal, with mint and rosemary. Limonceto is citrus, with natural lemon. Choose Mediterraneo for meat, fish, and cocktails, and Limonceto for seafood, fruit, and light salads.
• Who makes it and where?
  It is made by Acetaia Sereni (Azienda Agricola Sereni Pier Luigi) in Marano sul Panaro, in the hills of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The family has made balsamic vinegar there for four generations.