na D.O.P. (Denomination of Protected Origin), tasted by a panel of Consortium members and bottled only by the Consortium.
3. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia D.O.P. (Denomination of Protected Origin)
Balsamic Vinegars of ModenaorReggio Emilia D.O.P. are very expensive products and are protected with a DOP: the rules imposed by the DOP are severe and having the balsamic judged and bottled by the Consortium is very costly.
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (not labelled traditional) can be