Is Balsamic Vinegar Supposed to be Thick?

Traditional balsamic vinegar (true “traditional” balsamic is labeled “Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale” and carries a D.O.P.) can be thicker than regular stupidmarket balsamics, depending on how aged it is. Does it have an aging on it? I was give a bottle of 25yo aged balsamic about 10-15 years ago, and it was syrupy even then. (Even more so now!)

The next level is Condimento - made in the same manner as Tradizionale, but cannot receive that designation because they weren’t made with proper supervision or didn’t meet Tradizionale standards.

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