The Modena Prestige Pair

Tasting Notes of the Curator

This duo showcases the patience and precision that define Italy’s most revered artisans.

The Sigillo Platino Riserva, freshly recognized with the prestigious red-ribbon classification, is aged over five years in a sequence of wooden barrels. Its texture is naturally velvety and slow-moving, with a deep, near-black gloss that signals its maturity. Expect rounded sweetness, gentle acidity, and lingering notes of cooked grape must, dried fruit, warm wood, and a whisper of smoke. Every drop reflects La Bonissima’s generational craft and the soul of Modena.

Beside it, the 84-Month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP stands in rare territory. Eight years of aging create a cheese that is intensely aromatic, deeply savory, and beautifully crystalline. The flavor is robust yet refined—nutty, buttery, slightly spicy, with a caramel warmth and a satisfying crunch of tyrosine crystals. Aromas of hay, toasted nuts, and browned butter rise the moment it’s broken open.

Together, they form a harmony of contrast and complement—velvet and crystal, sweetness and umami, smooth acidity and aged richness. A pairing born from time itself.

What’s in this bundle

• 1 x Acetaia La Bonissima Sigillo Platino (Riserva) Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP — Aged 5+ Years
• 1 x Parmigiano Reggiano DOP — Aged 84 Months (200-250g)

updated as of Dec 17

How to Enjoy This Pair

Simple is best. This duo was created for pure, intentional tasting—no need for elaborate preparation.

To enjoy at its finest:

Break the Parmigiano gently into natural shards (never slice).

Add one drop of Sigillo Platino onto each piece.

Wait a few seconds, then taste slowly.

The balsamic softens the cheese’s crystalline intensity, while the cheese deepens the balsamic’s sweetness. It’s a bite that tells the whole story of Modena.

Also lovely with: Bread or grissini and even a glass of Lambrusco or dry sparkling wine

But honestly, this pair shines most when enjoyed on its own—quietly, deliberately.

A Gift of Aged Excellence

This bundle is more than a pairing; it is a moment captured in two ingredients. Five years of balsamic evolution and eight years of Parmigiano aging come together in a box that feels ceremonious, thoughtful, and rare.

It’s a beautiful gift for anyone who loves Italian cuisine, artisanal craftsmanship, or exceptional food stories—perfect for holidays, milestones, corporate gifting, or hosts who appreciate something truly special.

This is a gift that feels both indulgent and meaningful, the kind remembered long after the last bite.

Storage Instructions

Balsamic: Store at room temperature, away from sunlight. Do not refrigerate. Parmigiano Reggiano: Keep refrigerated. Wrap in parchment or cheese paper, then cover loosely in plastic or place in an airtight container.