Caroliva balsamic adds a flair to gourmet cooking. A gourmet kitchen without aged balsamic vinegar is minus a wonderful flavor. Less than 20 years ago, balsamico was nearly an obscure Tuscany condiment. Now, gourmet chefs use it more and more. A couple of drops of the very best balsamico on ripe strawberries, bartlett pears, or other fruit is the traditional combination to end a meal.