Products We Use: Ponti Balsamic Vinegar

Aug. 14, 2026 | By PoliticsMoneyCulture Editors

You can spend a lot of money on a bottle of balsamic vinegar, and we have.

Once a while, when we have some juicy vine-ripened tomatoes grown by a friend in her backyard, a drizzle of rich, knock-your-socks-off balsamic (plus a few grains of maldon salt) is worth the splurge. But for every day cooking, we prefer a reasonably priced bottle.

 I did not say cheap. I am talking about a good quality balsamic that satisfies our everyday needs, something dense, sweet, silky, well balanced, and flavorful at a price that won’t make us recoil.

Ponti’s balsamic hits that sweet spot. It's ideal on grilled meats, aged cheeses, risotto dishes and vanilla ice cream. Perfect drizzle for braised meats or greens; fruit salads and even cocktails, sparkling wine or sparkling water.

It’s what Italians use in their kitchens, and you should use it, too.

Buy a bottle here.