Crema PEPERONCINO – Chilli Flavoured Glaze

Crema PEPERONCINO is a ready-to-use chilli-flavoured balsamic glaze.

Here we are in the heart of the Mediterranean. Sun and warmth accompany the ripening of grapes and belong to the same gastronomic landscape in which chilli pepper has held a special place for centuries.

The balsamic base brings sweetness, structure and liveliness; chilli pepper adds a completely different sensation: a warming spiciness that emerges progressively and gives character to the flavour.

The creamy, velvety texture brings these components together in a glaze that is easy to dose and use directly on preparations.

Presentation of Crema PEPERONCINO - Chilli Flavoured Glaze

In Crema PEPERONCINO, the sweet-and-sour character of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena combines with the spiciness of chilli pepper.

The balsamic base creates the initial balance between sweetness and acidity. Chilli pepper introduces a different sensation, bringing warmth, intensity and a flavour progression that becomes increasingly evident during tasting.

This sequence defines the identity of the glaze. At first, softness and balsamic character emerge; immediately afterwards, chilli pepper introduces its own liveliness, leading the flavour towards a more decisive finish.

The creamy texture completes the profile and makes it possible to adjust the desired amount directly on the plate and, with it, the intensity of the spicy component.

Main features

Crema PEPERONCINO combines a structured balsamic base with the distinctive character of chilli pepper.

• 38% Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: a central component of the recipe, defining the structure and sweet-and-sour character of the base.
• Chilli pepper: the distinctive aromatic element, introducing warmth and a progressive, recognisable spiciness.
• Balance of sweetness, acidity and spiciness: three different sensations follow one another and complement each other during tasting.
• Texture: creamy and velvety, easy to dose and distribute over the dish.
• Colour: glossy brown.
• Versatility: suitable for preparations where a spicy note and a decisive flavour character are desired.

Ingredients and values

Ingredients:

• Cooked grape must (Italy)
• Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI 38% (wine vinegar (sulphites), cooked grape must)
• Natural chilli flavouring 0.1%
• Thickener: modified maize starch

Characterising values:

• Density: HD
• Acidity: 3.5%

Aroma and flavour

The aroma is fruity and sweet-and-sour, accompanied by the recognisable presence of chilli pepper.

On the palate, the tasting develops progressively. The sweetness of the grape must introduces softness, the acidic component of the balsamic base brings liveliness, and chilli pepper gradually adds its spicy sensation.

The warmth emerges without masking the components that precede it and carries the flavour towards a more intense and persistent finish. The creamy, velvety texture brings the different sensations together and allows the glaze to spread evenly over the preparation.

The result is a decisive yet balanced profile, in which the balsamic character remains recognisable even as the spiciness becomes more pronounced.

Recommended pairings

Ideal for enhancing dishes with intense and decisive flavours:

• Pizza
• Genoese focaccia
• Sausage risotto
• Oven Roasted Chicken
• Barbeque
• Baked pork shank
• Spicy fish salad
• Vegetable omelette
• Blood orange salad

Ultimately, your imagination and willingness to explore will lead you to discover the best pairings for your own taste.

Packaging and availability

Crema PEPERONCINO is available in a 150 ml format, practical to use both during preparation and directly on the plate. The bottle makes it easy to dose the glaze and highlight its texture when serving.

Brought directly to the table, it allows everyone to personalise their own dish by choosing the desired amount and, in this way, adjusting the intensity of the spicy component.

Conclusion

Crema PEPERONCINO brings a deeply Mediterranean character to the family of balsamic glazes: sun, warmth, distinctive flavours and contrasts.

The softness of the grape must, the liveliness of the balsamic component and the warmth of chilli pepper create a tasting experience that changes progressively. First come sweetness and acidity, followed by a growing spiciness that accompanies the finish without masking what came before.

A ready-to-use glaze designed for those who seek not only the sweet-and-sour character of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena base, but also the warm, spicy note that adds intensity and personality to the preparation.