2026 Best Vinegar of the Year | USI Vinegar Competition



2026 Competition Results

Best Vinegar of the Year

With 200+ submissions from across the globe, the USI Vinegar Competition honors this year’s finest. Each entry underwent rigorous blind tastings by trade buyers, highlighting the best by category and price.


Top 20

Vinegar of the Year

La Vecchia Dispensa Black Pearl Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Violet Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Surette condiments Apple & Maple balsamic vinegar
Monari Federzoni 1912 Aged & Dense Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Aged PGI
Surette condiments Late harvest apple balsamic vinegar
Fattorie Giacobazzi Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI 5 Leaves
La Vecchia Dispensa Red Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Jordan Olivenöl Jordan Original Organic Balsamic Vinegar
Acetaia Malpighi srl Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Platinum
Mazzetti Everyday Salad Series
Little Long Ears Provisions Black Garlic Vinegar
Hudson Valley Vinegar Double Balsamic Vinegar
La Vecchia Dispensa Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Mazzetti l’Originale Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Jordan Olivenöl Jordan Original Organic White Balsamic Vinegar
Mazzetti l’Originale Classic Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Mazzetti Signature Series Black Label
Little Long Ears Provisions Malt Vinegar
Jordan Olivenöl Jordan Original Organic Red Wine Vinegar
Surette condiments Aged Apple Balsamic Vinegar


2026 Awards

Individual Winners

The 2026 International Vinegar Competition honors the finest creations from across the globe. Blind-tasted by expert judges, standouts like La Vecchia Dispensa Black Pearl Balsamic Vinegar of Modena earned top awards for their exceptional quality. Explore the winners and their remarkable vinegars!



Award and Scoring

All Winners

La Vecchia Dispensa – European Vinegar Maker of the Year

Surette Condiments – North America Maker of the Year

Celebrating Excellence in Vinegar Craftsmanship

The 2026 International Vinegar celebrates the finest creations from around the globe. Expert judges blind-tasted each entry, awarding standouts like La Vecchia Dispensa Black Pearl Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for their exceptional quality. Discover the winners and their best vinegars!

Contact Information

USI Vinegar Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: adaml@usivinegarcompetition.com