Italy-Slovenia relations turn sour in dispute over balsamic vinegar

Government says Slovenian plans to 'standardise' use of name threaten traditional producers in Modena The Italian government is launching infringement proceedings against Slovenia in an attempt to defend the authenticity of its famed, geographically protected balsamic vinegar. Relations between the two countries turned sour last year when Slovenia notified the European Commission of its plans to "standardise" its vinegar production, essentially seeking to market any wine vinegar mixed with conce...