aceto balsamico tradizionale adds a flair of culinary artistry. A gourmet kitchen without balsamic vinegar is incomplete. Less than 20 years ago, aged balsamic was nearly an obscure Tuscan accouterment. Now, chefs utilize it extensively. A couple drops of the very best aged balsamic on ripe strawberries, bartlett pears, or other fruit is the traditional combination to end a main course.