V.O. Pedro Ximenez Sweet Sherry Vinegar by Osborne

Move over balsamic, Pedro Ximenez sherry vinegar has the complexity and restrained sweetness that outclasses most supposed balsamic vinegars. The Pedro Ximenez grape grows sweet in the sunny fields of Andalucia. This means that no sugar is added to the vinegar - just pure grape juice and time.

The vinegar has a lively aroma and mild sweetness supported by a nice acidity. It pairs perfectly with a fruity olive oil such as Arbequina.

The only vinegar to compare would be a true Balsamic vinegar from Modena which sell for well over $100. Other cheaper 'balsamics' are just red wine mixed with sugar.

The Osborne bodega was founded in the 18th Century by a young English gentleman, Thomas Osborne. More than two centuries later, Osborne is still a family run business that maintains the same enterprising spirit as its founder.

In the heart of its wineries in El Puerto de Santa Maria, in Andalucia, Osborne guards the oak casks in which V.O. is produced. They guarantee that you will find this vinegar to be extraordinary.