: an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes
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Use balsamic vinegar in place of apple cider for an even sweeter finish.—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026 Serve grilled or baked chicken over mixed greens and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 This recipe, in which the berries are macerated with balsamic vinegar (a classic combination in Italy) goes a step further and doesn’t require you to churn it.—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries.—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balsamic vinegar
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Etymology
translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar