The best balsamic vinegar that you can buy in the UK (top 6)
Balsamic vinegar is the type of thing which is often served at restaurants but people rarely use at home, and we think part of the reason is that people are scared to buy it because they don't think it'll taste as good at home. But there are actually lots of options when it comes to excellent balsamic vinegar, and most of it can likely be bought in your local supermarket. We wanted to round up the best balsamic vinegar that you can buy in the UK, let's get into it:
Mazzetti
This balsamic vinegar from Mazzetti is matured in wooden barrels which gives it a lovely oaky taste. Mazzetti is a family business based in Italy and we think the passion that this family has for food is really evident when you try this balsamic vinegar - it has a rich sweet and sour taste and goes perfectly paired with a good EVOO. The yellow label product from Mazzetti is actually a bit lighter than some of the other balsamic vinegar in the Mazzetti range, which makes it ideally suited for dressings and for pairing with a good olive oil bread dip. Learn more and buy it here - tesco.com
Waitrose Duchy Organic
Belazu
We'd say that if you like a really flavoursome balsamic vinegar then you can't do much better than this balsamic vinegar from Belazu - it's matured in oak, chestnut and juniper barrels, which not only gives it a very interesting and rich taste, but it also makes it smell great. Learn more and buy it here - sainsburys.co.uk
Co-op
Similar to Waitrose, we often include Co-op products in our food guides because the supermarket has a great range of food products, and we think the balsamic vinegar from the Co-op is a great example of this. It's made in the Modena region of Italy as all authentic balsamic vinegar should be, and it has a great tangy taste. Learn more and buy it here - appyshop.co.uk
Clearspring Organic Balsamic Vinegar
It's actually very hard to find organic balsamic vinegar, which is why we were delighted to stumble across the Clearspring balsamic vinegar in our local health shop - made by the Mengazzoli family in Modena using organic Trebbiano grapes, the family uses a centuries-old process to turn the grapes into balsamic vinegar. The grapes are simmered to an essence and then blended with a very fine wine vinegard, and then left to age in wooden kegs. It contains no added alcohol and no preservatives are added, and we think this balsamic vinegar has a complex and delicious taste. Learn more and buy it here - clearspring.co.uk
Aspall Organic
Aspall is well-known as an apple cider vinegar brand, but the company also makes an excellent balsamic vinegar. It's 100% organic and made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. It's also free from preservatives and works perfectly as a dressing or as a sauce. Learn more and buy it here - ocado.com
We hope this guide helps you to find some delicious balsamic vinegar to enjoy! Let us know if you've tried any of these or if you have any other suggestions for us to try!
Finn H
Finn is the editor of You Well and has been writing about travel, health, and more for over 10 years.