Acetaia Malpighi Saba — Italian Cooked Grape Must Syrup, Traditional Balsamic Alternative

Malpighi SABA — Ancient Modenese Cooked Grape Must, Crafted in Emilia-Romagna Since 1850

Luxurious, velvety, and steeped in over five centuries of Italian tradition, Acetaia Malpighi SABA is one of Italy’s most treasured culinary elixirs. Made in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, this syrup is produced by slowly cooking freshly pressed grape must over low flame for days, reducing it to a rich, naturally sweet nectar with extraordinary depth and complexity.

Unlike industrial syrups or sweeteners, Malpighi SABA contains one single ingredient — 100% cooked grape must — with no added sugar, no caramel, no preservatives, and no artificial additives. Its clean-label purity and artisanal craftsmanship make it a rare Italian specialty almost impossible to find in the U.S. at this level of authenticity.

Taycte/MySapori is proud to bring this iconic Modenese product to American kitchens, delivering the true flavor of Italy’s heritage in every drop.

Why It Stands Out

• Made in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, the birthplace of Italy’s cooked grape must tradition
• 100% cooked grape must — no added sugar, no caramel, no preservatives
• Slow-cooked over 48+ hours using ancient Modenese methods
• Naturally sweet, complex, and aromatic
• Vegan • Gluten-free • Clean-label
• Perfectly balanced for savory, sweet, and cocktail applications
• Crafted by Acetaia Malpighi, one of Italy’s most historic producer families (since 1850)
  
  

This is the purest form of traditional Italian SABA — elegant, authentic, and unmatched in complexity.

Why This Product Is Rare in the U.S. Market

Most U.S. syrups and glaze-style condiments are:

• made with refined sugar
• colored with caramel or molasses
• flavored with extracts
• industrially thickened not region-specific or heritage-crafted

Malpighi SABA is the opposite:

• Single-ingredient
• Region-protected
• Historically authentic
• Slow-cooked
• Handcrafted in Modena
• Imported in small batches

This makes Taycte/MySapori one of the only U.S. retailers offering true Italian SABA in its original artisanal form.

How to Enjoy

• Drizzle over cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano, pecorino, burrata
• Spoon over roasted vegetables (pumpkin, carrots, beets)
• Use as a glaze for grilled meats or pork
• Finish gelato, yogurt, fresh fruit, pancakes, or pastry
• Stir into vinaigrettes, marinades, or reduction sauces
• Replace simple syrup in cocktails & mocktails
• Mix with sparkling water for an energizing Italian-style drink

Flavor profile: velvety sweetness with notes of fig, raisin, plum, cooked grape, and warm caramel — long, elegant finish.

Ingredients

100% Cooked Grape Must
(No sugar added. No preservatives. No artificial ingredients.)

About Acetaia Malpighi

Founded in 1850 in Modena, Acetaia Malpighi is one of Italy’s most respected family producers of cooked grape must, traditional condiments, and premium balsamics. For over five generations, the Malpighi family has preserved ancient methods of grape-must reduction, passing down craftsmanship that defines the region’s gastronomic identity.

Every bottle of SABA is a testament to:

• Italian agricultural heritage
• time-honored Modenese technique
• family tradition
• clean, honest ingredients
• and exceptional artisanal quality

A true gem of Italian gastronomy — now available in the U.S. through Taycte/MySapori.