The Juniper Wood Balsamic is aged for 20 years in juniper wood barrels. The juniper wood lends a spicy herbaceousness to the vinegar as it ages. A tradition dating back to Roman times, juniper is now a protected tree in Italy, which means no additional barrels can be made from juniper wood making this vinegar even more exotic and precious. Also try the Cherry Wood Balsamic Condimento and the 15 year Condimento from Acetaia Leonardi.