Premium 10-Year Aged Shanxi Black Vinegar, Handcrafted Traditional Grain-Brewed Chinese Mature Vinegar, Ceramic Jar in Gift Box, Dipping & Cooking for Dumplings, Noodles & Braising 山西10年老陈醋 – 500ml

Zilin 10-Year Aged Shanxi Mature Vinegar is a traditional Chinese black vinegar crafted in Qingxu County, Shanxi Province — historically known as the birthplace of China’s finest vinegars. Unlike common rice vinegars or diluted industrial vinegar, this authentic Shanxi vinegar is brewed entirely from grains. Sorghum and bran are fermented with a natural Daqu starter culture, followed by solid-state acetic fermentation. The mash is then slowly smoked, pressed, and naturally aged for years. Seasonal sun exposure in summer and ice concentration in winter gently deepen the flavor over time.

• 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥 – Crafted in Qingxu, Shanxi — the “Chinese Capital of Vinegar.” Naturally aged for a decade using heritage methods. Deep, mellow acidity with natural sweetness and a long umami finish similar to aged balsamic.
• 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 – Brewed from sorghum and bran with traditional Daqu starter (barley & peas). Produced through the classic process of steaming, fermentation, smoking, extraction, and aging. No diluted industrial vinegar.
• 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗗 – 𝗡𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗗 – Naturally fermented, not chemically acidified. No caramel coloring, artificial flavor, or preservatives. Sediment may occur and is normal for authentic aged vinegar.
• 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥 – Balanced profile of sour, sweet, aromatic and lightly smoky notes. Smooth and non-harsh acidity makes it ideal for dumplings, noodles, braised pork, soups, and finishing sauces.
• 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘 – Perfect as dumpling dipping sauce, hot pot sauce base, cucumber salad dressing, bone broth seasoning, or a gourmet alternative to balsamic vinegar for chefs and home cooks.