Ariston Truffle Infused Black Balsamic — 250 ml

Aged black balsamic carrying the same earthy truffle note as the oil, but with acidity behind it. Where truffle oil adds richness, this adds richness and cuts through it — which is why it works on things the oil would overwhelm.

Pair it with the truffle olive oil and you have a two-bottle gift that looks considerably more expensive than it is.

Where it works

• Mushrooms — the obvious one, and worth doing properly: roast them, then finish off the heat
• Steak and roast beef — a few drops after resting
• Aged cheese — parmesan, pecorino, anything hard and salty
• Risotto and polenta — stirred through at the end
• Roast potatoes — with the truffle oil, if you're not holding back

The details

• Size: 250 ml bottle
• Aged Italian balsamic base with truffle infusion
• Imported by Ariston Specialties, Bloomfield, Connecticut
• A finishing condiment — add off the heat, not during cooking