A collection that aims to offer gastronomic experiences that amaze the palate through a selection of vinegars inspired by tradition but interpreted in a contemporary key.
A variety of complex flavours for an exclusive culinary experience.
The perpetual transformation is a complex regeneration process, a continuous flow that transforms the old into the new through racking and tamping. With decanting, a continuous transfer of balsamic vinegar from one barrel to another begins, a slow and constant practice, like a ritual that allows contamination with various woods and barrels of different sizes.
The master vinegar maker, guardian of this art, directs the practice, gradually enriching the product with aromas and complexity, while respecting the resting times required by nature. Augmentation, on the other hand, is the crowning achievement of this perpetual transformation. With this practice, a small quantity of the youngest and most excellent vinegar is added to the most mature casks, complementing the racking. In this dance of vinegar regeneration, a new complex of aromas is infused, transforming the product into something inimitable and distinctive.
1Selection and Respect for Raw Materials
2Soft Pressing
3Must Cooking
4Fermentation and Blending
5Aging and Tradition
Armando de Nigris started the first wine production.
Obtaining a Licence for the Practice of Selling to the Public.
The first bottle of ‘39 laid the foundations of the iconic De Nigris shapes and products with a recipe that would be handed down to future generations.
The ageing process in family-owned barrels is fully in place, guaranteeing over time a product with a characteristic aroma and taste thanks to the hints of old wood.
The first filing of a trade mark patent with the Ministry of Industry and Trade takes place.
The company passed into the hands of Marcello de Nigris, who followed in his father’s footsteps in wine production, and then expanded production to vinegar.
With the first enquiries, the first steps were taken overseas to develop and consolidate the brand in the USA, later becoming one of the largest exporters of vinegar and seasoning.
Awarding Marcello de Nigris at the 21st Work and Economic Progress Awards with the Diploma and Gold Medal, for having particularly distinguished himself on International Markets.
De Nigris flagship stores open in several Italian cities. Among them, the Milan Boutique enters the Louis Vuitton City Guide.
Inauguration of the Balsamico Village, the first Balsamic Vinegar theme park, a trail that tells, from the vineyard to the ageing barrels, how Balsamic vinegar of Modena is produced.
It was awarded the title of historic brand of national interest by the Ministry of Economic Development, crowning a journey of more than 130 years.
The 135-year anniversary represents a bridge between the past and the future, symbolising the ongoing commitment to remain true to one’s roots while looking to the future.
