traditional balsamic vinegar adds a flair of culinary artistry. A kitchen without aged balsamic vinegar is hard to imagine. Less than 20 years ago, balsamico was nearly an unknown Tuscan accoutrement. Now, gourmet chefs utilize it extensively. A couple of drops of the very best balsamic vinegar on ripe strawberries, bartlett pears, or other fruit is a customary combination to end a meal.