[Lee Stewart]

The Italian city of Modena is famous for many things from sports cars to medieval history, however, its most prized export is the aceto balsamico di Modena, or balsamic vinegar. Various Modena balsamic vinegars are available at most supermarkets, however, the priciest is Giuseppe Giusti’s 100-year-old balsamic vinegar, aged in cherry wood barrels and distilled to perfection thanks to family traditions passed down from 17 generations of vinegar specialists. A 100ml (3.5oz) bottle of this vinegar can cost as much as $563.