Why is Real Balsamic Vinegar so expensive (& is it actually worth it?)

Did you know the average bottle of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar imported from Italy is over $100? In this video I had to find the answer to two questions: 1. What makes real balsamic vinegar so expensive? & 2. Is it actually worth it?

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📚 Videos & Sources mentioned:
▪ Official Balsmic Website (Italy) https://www.balsamicotradizionale.it/il-prodotto/la-storia/
▪ Balsamic of Reggio Emilia Regulations -https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeAttachment.php/L/IT/D/3%252Fa%252F2%252FD.5a2ca1222aa99db92fda/P/BLOB%3AID%3D3345/E/pdf
▪ Balsamic Consortium - https://www.consorziobalsamico.it/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena/how-it-is-produced/?lang=en
▪ How Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is Made ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nF5D6PUlx4
▪ How to produce the true Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1VFODB1yOs
▪ Balsamic Vinegar | Meet The Makers | Waitrose ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naU1D8xGvwo&t=5s
▪ How Certified Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena Is Made ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnQwZoXo_8

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:02 How is traditional Balsamic made?
7:23 How do I know I'm getting real Balsamic Vinegar?
8:57 What does traditional Balsamic taste so good?

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