Artisan Fruit Balsamic Vinegars

Artisan Fruit Balsamic Vinegars

Discover our range of artisan fruit balsamic vinegars, made with carefully selected fruit, naturally fermented vinegars, and concentrated fruit must, then matured in oak barrels for greater depth and complexity.

These are not simply flavoured vinegars. Fruit forms an important part of each recipe, while traditional fermentation and barrel ageing create a balance of natural sweetness, bright acidity and layered fruit character.

Made by Specialist Artisan Vinegar Producer Borecet Művek

The vinegars are bottled under the Grapoila brand but are made by Borecet Művek, a specialist artisan vinegar producer based in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region.

Borecet Művek focuses on naturally fermented vinegars made from selected fruit and wine, using ingredients grown on its own farm or sourced from carefully chosen growers. The producer uses biological fermentation and does not rely on preservatives or artificial flavourings to create the finished character of its vinegars.

The range was selected by founder Monika Gyenes because it combines the qualities she looks for in a premium pantry product: artisan production, excellent fruit, traditional ageing, clear provenance and genuinely distinctive flavour.

Premium Fruit at the Heart of Every Vinegar

Fruit is central to the character of these balsamic vinegars, rather than merely a background flavouring.

Ripe apricots, cherries, Jonathan apples and pomegranate are combined with carefully made wine or cider vinegars and concentrated fruit must to create balanced vinegars with both sweetness and acidity.

The result is a range of fruit-forward balsamic vinegars with noticeably different flavour profiles, from bright apricot and fragrant elderflower to deep cherry and rich pomegranate.

Tokaj Furmint Wine Vinegar

One of the range's most distinctive elements is the use of white wine vinegar made from Furmint, the flagship grape variety of the Tokaj wine region.

Borecet Művek is based in Tokaj-Hegyalja and produces wine vinegar from Tokaj wine. Furmint is the region’s leading grape variety, grown across a landscape shaped largely by volcanic soils and long associated with some of Central Europe’s most celebrated wines.

Furmint wine vinegar provides an elegant, high-acid base that works especially well with ripe fruit, creating a more refined, structured flavour than a simple fruit-infused table vinegar.

This connection between fine wine and artisan vinegar is an important part of what makes these products distinctive.

Naturally Sweetened with Concentrated Fruit Must

The sweetness in these balsamic vinegars comes from concentrated fruit must rather than relying on refined white sugar.

Concentrated apple must plays an important role across the range, adding natural fruit sweetness and body while softening the vinegar's acidity.

This creates a rounded, naturally fruit-led sweetness without the need to build the texture around artificial flavourings or preservatives.

Naturally Fermented & Oak-Barrel Aged

The vinegars are produced through natural biological fermentation, keeping the wine's character and fresh fruit central to the finished product.

They are then matured in oak barrels, allowing the acidity to soften and the flavours to integrate over time.

Barrel ageing adds another layer of complexity, contributing subtle woody, vanilla and spice notes alongside the fresh fruit character.

The result is a smoother, more rounded style of fruit balsamic vinegar suited to both everyday cooking and more refined dishes.

Apricot Balsamic Vinegar

Apricot Balsamic Vinegar combines white wine vinegar made from Furmint with ripe apricot, apple cider vinegar, concentrated apple must and a second white wine vinegar matured with elderflower.

The result is bright and aromatic, with ripe stone-fruit character, gentle floral notes and a refreshing acidity balanced by natural fruit sweetness.

It works particularly well with salads, goat’s cheese, Brie, roasted vegetables, poultry, pork, grilled fruit and creamy desserts.

Cherry Balsamic Vinegar

Cherry Balsamic Vinegar combines apple cider vinegar and Furmint white wine vinegar matured with fresh cherries, balanced with concentrated apple must.

It has a deeper fruit profile than the apricot variety, with ripe cherry, dark berry and gentle balsamic notes alongside subtle vanilla and spice from oak ageing.

Its richer character makes it particularly suitable for venison, lamb, steak, charcuterie, soft cheeses, panna cotta, cheesecake and vanilla ice cream.

Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar is made from Jonathan apple cider vinegar, concentrated apple must and pomegranate concentrate.

It offers a dark-fruit aroma, balanced acidity, and a smooth, sweet-tangy finish, with the pomegranate providing a richer, berry-like character.

Use it with goat’s cheese, blue cheese, roasted vegetables, chicken, salmon, smoked meats, fruit desserts or dark chocolate.

These fruit balsamic vinegars also form part of our wider gourmet food collection, where we bring together distinctive artisan products chosen for provenance, craftsmanship and exceptional flavour.

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Explore our selection of artisan fruit balsamic vinegars, made with premium fruit, naturally fermented vinegars, concentrated fruit must and traditional oak-barrel ageing.