Mussini Crema, Glaze of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 5.07-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)

PLEASE NOTE: The product reviewed here is MUSSINI BALSAMIC GLAZE, two 5.7 oz bottles for $21.54.And it IS available. (also available as two 16.9 oz. bottles for $32.55) A while back, when it became unavailable, Amazon let my review for it remain on my personal review pages, but chopped off the product name and price so nobody reading it would have a clue what it was I was reviewing and what it cost. It's been back in stock for over a year but try as I might, I STILL I can't get Amazon to fix the untitled, not-available version of this review on my personal pages. (Obviously those of you reading it on the Mussini product page know full well what it is and what it costs, so apologies for the digression.) Now...on to the review for this marvelous product. --SharonIsch 5/27/09This glorious glop is the new absolutely indispensable addition to my pantry. A friend brought me some from Rome recently (different brand, Leonardo, which I'd prefer if only I could get it, but the Mussini's close enough and the price is right). It's rich and thickish, just a tad sweet, comes in a squirt bottle and instantly jazzes up--in both taste and looks--just about anything you choose to drizzle it over. It's my new salad dressing of choice--perfect over mixed greens with some nuts, fruit and feta, wonderful over steamed or grilled veggies like squash. The label suggests you can even use it over ice cream, which I tried once just to see and it actually wasn't bad, but I'll probably not do it again. It lasts longer than you'd think from the size of the bottle, as you'll only use a little at a time. I'm planning to try one of the flavors next. And come December I'll doubtless be giving lots of it as Christmas gifts. When I was running low on the stuff from Italy I went online trying to find a source for more and, wouldn't you know it, the only place outside Italy I could find it was on Amazon. Can't imagine sometimes why I ever bother looking elsewhere for anything (well, the new refrigerator maybe, although Amazon did even have a few of those, believe it or not.) Update, August 2008: Also try the fig flavor. It's especially good on fruit and salads containing fruit.

Not my regular brand but still makes a great capresi salad. It's more subtle than my usual brand. Over all it's great. But hey if it's capresi salad I'm all in so...

Love it drizzled on salads, chicken and even fish.

I keep repurchasing when we run out. A little goes a long ways since it is strong. Thicker like a sauce. Very good.

This was my second to least favorite of the balsamic creams I tried.I first encountered Balsamic Cream in England a few years ago. When I was in Italy March 2008, I bought Mazzetti Balsamico Cremoso at a grocery store, which was wonderful and reasonably priced. Earlier this year I bought a couple varieties on Amazon, and I just bought a few more for holiday gifts, not all of which are making the cut! Here are my personal views of the ones I bought:#1 Casa Rinaldi Crema di Balsamico Blanco (white). This is not the dark Balsamic Cream I have had before, but of all the ones I've now tasted, this is my favorite. It is the perfect balance of vinegar and sweet, the texture is thick, but the flavor is light. Wonderful! ($11.95 for 8 oz from [...])#2 De Negris Balsamico Glaze - also a great flavor, balancing vinegar and sweet, but much thinner texture. Fine for dipping bread etc. ($11/7.3 oz) ($10/13.5 oz on Amazon)#3Da Magreta Acetaia Real Crema di Aceto Balsamico di Modena (Glaze of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena): second best flavor and thicker ($23/16.9 oz)#4 Modenaceti Balsamic Gkaze: thicker, good flavor, but more grapey than the others above. (3x13.5oz for $28)I also tasted Earthy Delights, which was thick and more tangy/vinegary than the others above. I'll use what I have, but probably not buy more. $14.50/500mlFor my taste I would not again purchase Mussini Crema di Aceto Balsamico di Modeno (Glaze of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - sweet, grapey, caramel-y" and don't know what to do with Roland Balsamic Glaze (thick, but very, very vinegary - ugh).

We got this having had it over vanilla gelato at a restaurant.....we are enjoying this simple indulgence at home now too and you can drizzle it over salmon, salads and add it to dips and over fresh fruit. This is versatile and a nice consistency, its not your runny cheap balsamic vinegars, this is a finishing glaze, try it, you'll love it!

This tastes to me like a balsalmic reduction. It's thick and syrupy, and tastes a little sweet. It's delicious as a topping sauce on a number of dishes. I use it mostly on microwaved (steamed-in-the-bag) brussel sprouts with goat cheese crumbles and either bacon bits or small bits of prosciutto. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and tastes delicious. Since it comes in a squeeze bottle, it can look a little decorative, too, if you're trying to make a dish look fancy.

I like using this, along with olive oil, as a salad dressing. Flavor is good, and I appreciate that there is no sugar added.