"I found this sauce to be similar if not identical to the fine sauces served in the best restaurants in Rome, Italy. It is fruity, not overly processed or spiced. It's flavor and strength don't overpower the pasta yet it's definitely not bland or dull. If you want the true Roman experience, try it but don't give in to the temptation to kick it up by adding unnecessary spices."
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Lucini Italia Balsamic Vinegar of Modena begins on a single estate in the rolling hills of the province of Modena where, for over a century, the Trebbiano grapes essential for producing high-quality balasmic have grown. The grapes are harvested, crushed immediately & cooked over an open fire on the same day to capture their freshness. This cooked "must" is blended in small Italian wood casks made of oak, chestnut, mulberry, cherry & juniper-each cask adding its own characteristics to the final aroma & flavor. Only by adhering to strict traditional artisan methods & a thoroughly natural aging can Lucini Italia achieve this full-bodied, balanced taste.

This single-estate Tuscan extra virgin olive oil is produced in limited quantities each harvest year. Made from 100% organic Tuscan olives pressed within 24 hours of harvest, this extra virgin olive oil has an exquisite Tuscan tasting profile. It is "green", with notes of artichoke and a distinct peppery finish. A product of sustainable agriculture, the olives are harvested by hand at precisely the right time and crushed within 24 hours to capture the maximum freshness of the olive fruit and its legendary health benefits. This oil is certified Kosher Parve.

Based on the Tuscan philosophy that great tasting food comes from simple ingredients of extraordinary quality, Lucini® sauces are carefully prepared using fresh plum tomatoes vine-ripened for peak flavor, fresh garden herbs and Lucini® extra virgin olive oil. Lucini Italia does not add sugar, dehydrated herbs or anything artificial.