Agrodolce with apple

Sweet and Sour Apple Dressing from Modena

Giuseppe Giusti’s Agrodolce with Apple is a sweet and sour dressing made from apple cider vinegar and fresh apple juice. Light and fruity, it is not a thick balsamic, but rather a zesty condiment for salads, vegetables, and fish.

Agrodolce with Apple, Agrodolce con Mela, is a fruity vinegar specialty from Giuseppe Giusti in Modena. Apple cider vinegar and fresh apple juice come together to create a refined sweet and sour apple vinegar, balanced between acidity and sweetness. As a result, the Agrodolce with Apple brings a bright, fruity balance to the plate without the heaviness of a dark vinegar.

Unlike the dark, thick balsamic vinegars from the same house, this Agrodolce is light and fluid—a dressing, not a syrup. Fruity, zesty, and vibrant, it wakes up salads and vegetables without overpowering them. A modern, fresh idea from a very old acetaia.

Fresh apple notes, sweet and tart

The Agrodolce with Apple has a clear scent of ripe apple; on the palate, the mild acidity of the apple vinegar plays with the sweetness of the apple juice, making it both fresh and full-bodied.

It is this bright fruitiness that distinguishes it from heavy vinegars, keeping it light and invigorating. Where a dark balsamic adds depth, the apple refreshes, which is exactly what makes it a summer favorite. If you like apples, you will find this to be a more refined answer to the simple apple cider vinegar from the supermarket. You can find the stronger, dark alternative in the 2 Medaglie d'Oro Il Classico if you want something more savory.

Fresh in salads and with fish

The Agrodolce with Apple loves fresh cuisine, salad creations, raw and cooked vegetables, raw and grilled fish, marinades, and sweet and sour sauces.

As a dressing over a crisp salad with a few drops of good olive oil, the apple note shines through clearly. It adds fruity acidity to grilled fish or marinades, and even coleslaw gets a lift from it. It turns simple vegetables into a vibrant dish.

It also shows what it can do over a bowl of young leaf greens, grated apple, and walnuts—fresh and well-rounded at the same time. Because it is light, you can pour it generously; here, freshness counts more than frugality. If you prefer something fruitier, sweeter, and more intense, try the Agrodolce with Pomegranate from the same range.

A modern idea from the oldest acetaia

The Agrodolce with Apple combines fine apple cider vinegar with fruit sweetness—a new composition from one of Italy's most traditional acetaias.

Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti was founded in 1605 in Modena and is considered the oldest vinegar producer in Italy, having been in family hands for over 400 years and currently in its 17th generation. As early as 1863, the vinegar merchant from Modena defined the golden ingredients: good grapes, good barrels, and time, according to Giuseppe Giusti. In 1929, the house was appointed a purveyor to the Royal House of Savoy.

The fact that a producer over 400 years old is now also crafting fresh Agrodolce dressings shows how tradition and new ideas can go hand in hand. This sweet and sour condiment is the modern, light side of a house otherwise known for its dark, dense vinegars. The Agrodolce with Apple is available in a 250 ml bottle; you can find other varieties in our fruit vinegar selection. Fresh apple in a dressing simply brings a great mood to the table.