Geschenkset Il Denso & Il Denso Bianco
Balsamico-Duo aus Modena: dunkler Il Denso, heller Il Denso Bianco
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Geschenkset Il Denso & Il Denso Bianco. Zwei dichte Balsamici aus Modena, dunkel und hell.
Geschenkset Il Denso & Il Denso Bianco ist ein Balsamico-Geschenkset der Acetaia Mussini mit dem Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP Il Denso und dem hellen Condimento Il Denso Bianco, zwei Flaschen zu 250 ml im Karton. Kein Tradizionale DOP, kein Dressing, keine Essigcreme mit Verdickungsmittel.
Geschenkset Il Denso & Il Denso Bianco ist ein Geschenkset aus zwei dichten Balsamici der Acetaia Mussini in Magreta bei Modena, das den dunklen Il Denso mit seinem hellen Gegenstück Il Denso Bianco kombiniert. Ein weißer Teller, eine Burrata, ein Faden Olivenöl. Dann ein Tropfen aus der dunklen Flasche, der auf dem Teller stehen bleibt statt zu verlaufen, und daneben einer aus der hellen, der glänzt wie flüssiger Bernstein. Beide sind so dicht, dass sie sich mit der Gabel ziehen lassen. Genau dieser Moment am Tisch ist der Grund, warum die beiden Flaschen zusammen in einem Karton stecken.
Ein Tropfen, der stehen bleibt, in zwei Farben
Der Il Denso ist ein Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP mit sechs Prozent Säure und einer Dichte von 1,35, der Il Denso Bianco ein Condimento aus konzentriertem Traubenmost und Weißweinessig mit vier Prozent Säure und 1,32 Dichte. Die Zahl beschreibt das Gewicht im Vergleich zu Wasser, und ab etwa 1,30 fließt ein Balsamico sirupartig.
Der Dunkle riecht nach Dörrpflaume, Feige und einem Hauch Vanille vom Holz. Am Gaumen ist er süß, mit einer Säure, die sich hinter der Frucht hält, und einem Abgang, der nach Karamell und schwarzen Beeren schmeckt. Der Bianco duftet nach frischem Most und grünem Apfel, ist milder und schmeckt zuerst süß, dann leicht bitter, ohne die Röstnoten des Dunklen. Weil er hell bleibt, verfärbt er nichts. Seine Rolle ist eine andere: Er würzt, ohne aufzufallen.
Wer einen Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale mit Jahrzehnten im Fass erwartet, kauft hier etwas anderes. Beide Flaschen gehören zur IGP- beziehungsweise Condimento-Klasse, dicht durch konzentrierten Most und Reife, nicht durch die Zeitrechnung des DOP. Und wer Balsamico vor allem für Vinaigrettes braucht, wird beide als zu dick und zu süß empfinden.
Dunkel auf Käse und Fleisch, hell auf Fisch und Gemüse
Der Il Denso gehört tropfenweise auf 24 Monate gereiften Parmigiano, auf ein rosa gebratenes Rinderfilet oder über ein Risotto mit Steinpilzen, der Bianco auf Jakobsmuscheln, Spargel, Fenchelsalat oder Burrata. Die Faustregel: Alles, was dunkel werden darf, bekommt den Dunklen, alles, was hell bleiben soll, den Bianco.
Ein paar Ideen, die wir selbst regelmäßig kochen: Vier Jakobsmuscheln kurz in Butter anbraten, mit einem Teelöffel Bianco und etwas Zitronenabrieb beträufeln. Erdbeeren halbieren, mit einem halben Teelöffel Il Denso und schwarzem Pfeffer aus der Mühle vermengen, zehn Minuten ziehen lassen. Gegrillten Pfirsich mit Ziegenfrischkäse und dem Bianco servieren. Vanilleeis mit fünf Tropfen des Dunklen, das ist in Modena ein Dessert und kein Experiment. Wer den Il Denso mit dem leichteren Emozione Bianco vergleichen möchte, hat damit die ganze Bandbreite des Hauses im Regal.
Gut zu wissen: Beide kommen roh und zum Schluss auf den Teller. In der Pfanne oder in einer kochenden Sauce verlieren sie Dichte und Duft, das Ergebnis ist dann ein süßer Essig ohne Charakter. Zum Ablöschen eines Bratensatzes ist dieses Set nicht geeignet, dafür reicht ein einfacher Balsamico. Angebrochen halten beide Flaschen dunkel und kühl gelagert ohne Kühlschrank über Monate.
Fünf Medaillen aus Magreta
Die Acetaia Mussini kocht seit 1909 in Magreta, einem Ortsteil von Formigine wenige Kilometer südlich von Modena, Traubenmost ein. Guido Mussini kaufte damals die ersten Fässer, seine Nachfahren Giorgio und Gabriele Mussini, zwei Cousins, haben den Betrieb 2001 wieder aufgebaut.
Die fünf Medaillen auf dem Etikett sind Mussinis eigene Skala, sie markieren die höchste Dichtestufe des Hauses. Der Most stammt aus Trebbiano und Lambrusco, aber auch aus Ancellotta, Sauvignon und Berzemino, und wird langsam eingekocht, bis ein guter Teil des Wassers verdampft ist. Erst dann kommt Weinessig dazu, und die Mischung wandert in Fässer aus Eiche, Kastanie und Kirsche, wo sie weiter Wasser verliert und Aroma aufnimmt. Der Il Denso trägt das Siegel Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP, das Herkunft und Herstellung schützt. Der Bianco ist ein Condimento, weil ein weißer Balsamico das IGP-Siegel nicht tragen darf: Die Regeln verlangen eine dunkle Farbe. Er entsteht nach demselben Prinzip, nur mit hellem Most und Weißweinessig, und ist die Neuheit des Hauses für 2026.
Der Il Denso stand 2021 und 2023 in der Balsamico-Verkostung der Zeitschrift Der Feinschmecker jeweils auf Platz zwei, 2023 unter 33 dunklen Balsamici aus Modena. Mehr aus dem Haus, vom Condimento Nobile bis zu den Vinegar-Bar-Sirupen, finden Sie bei der Acetaia Mussini.
Ein Set, das die Balsamico-Frage beantwortet
Die meisten Küchen haben einen Balsamico, und der ist dunkel. Dieses Set bringt die zweite Farbe dazu und mit ihr eine Antwort auf die Frage, warum der Fisch immer braun wird und der Salat immer nach Pflaume schmeckt.
Als Geschenk richtet es sich an Menschen, die kochen, ob als Mitbringsel zur Einladung, als Dank für Gastgeber oder als Paket für jemanden, der gerade seine erste eigene Küche eingerichtet hat. Der Karton in Senfgelb mit dem Schriftzug Mussini Acetaia 1909 ist selbst die Verpackung. Zwei Flaschen zu 250 ml reichen bei tropfenweiser Dosierung ein gutes halbes Jahr. Wer nur den Dunklen sucht, findet den Il Denso auch einzeln.
Zwei Flaschen, ein Teller, und die Entscheidung dunkel oder hell fällt von Gericht zu Gericht neu.
Acetaia Mussini
Acetaia Mussini
Acetaia Mussini stellt seit 1909 traditionellen Aceto Balsamico di Modena her – nach alten Familienrezepten, mit hochwertigen Traubenmosten und viel Geduld. In edlen Holzfässern gereift, entstehen Essige mit intensiver Aromatik und echter Modena-Tradition – Balsamico mit Geschichte und Charakter.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information per |
100g / ml |
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Energy (kJ) |
1220 kJ |
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Energy (kcal) |
287 kcal |
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Bold |
0 g |
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of which saturates |
0 g |
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Carbohydrates |
67,70 g |
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of which sugars |
67,70 g |
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Protein |
0,60 g |
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Salt |
0,09 g |
Alcohol content
Alcohol content
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Alcohol content |
% vol |
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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Ingredients |
Il Denso: gekochter Traubenmost, Weinessig, Balsamessig aus Modena 10% (gekochter Traubenmost, Weinessig). Il Denso Bianco: konzentrierter Traubenmost, Weißweinessig |
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Allergens |
Sulfite |
Distributor
Distributor
Acetaia Mussini
Acetaia Mussini
Via Cabassi, 1 41043 Magreta, Italien
+39 059 463241
info@mussini.it
mussini.it
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How it all began
Does this sound familiar? You return from vacation with a bottle of olive oil from Portugal in your suitcase, a jar of fruit spread from South Tyrol, perhaps a bar of chocolate from a small factory in France — and you ask yourself: Why can't I find something like this easily at home? We kept asking ourselves this question.
We are Kerstin and Stephan Uhlenbusch from Nordhorn, a city on the German-Dutch border. On our travels through Europe, we made the most wonderful culinary discoveries: mountain apple juices from the high altitudes of South Tyrol, Breton barrel butter, handmade pasta from Italy, French sea salt. It wasn't the big luxury products that fascinated us, but rather the honest, artisan-made foods from people who put their heart and soul into their products.
In 2002, we decided to turn this passion into our profession: to make good food accessible to everyone who cannot travel to the producers themselves. This is how our gourmet shipping business came into being — initially as a store in Nordhorn, soon after as one of the first gourmet online shops in Germany. Back then under the name nur Gutes (only good things) — today we continue it as ginusslande.com. The ambition has remained the same: this is where good taste resides.
Who we are
What drives us is the same curiosity with which we started in 2002: finding out who truly makes good food. Over more than two decades, we have built a network — with producers, traders, restaurateurs, and culinary artisans from all over Europe.
Kerstin was the managing director of the association of leading delicatessen merchants in Germany — the industry association of the country's best owner-managed delicatessen stores. In this role, she not only accompanied but actively shaped the German delicatessen industry. With the deli Festival, we also launched our own B2B trade fair for delicacies, which brought together producers, traders, and restaurateurs from all over Europe. The festival no longer exists today — but the relationships that arose from it still accompany us.
What does this mean for you? We know our industry like almost no one else. Chambers of commerce and economic development agencies from all over Europe repeatedly introduce us to exciting producers who want to offer their products on the German market. This way, genussland always offers something you won't find in any supermarket and hardly in any other shop.
What you'll find here
Our assortment includes fine foods, delicacies, wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and selected kitchen and home accessories — from manufacturers in Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, England, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, and the USA.
An extra virgin olive oil from Portugal, a genuine Aceto Balsamico from Modena, Fleur de Sel from the Breton coast, hand-mixed spice blends. Fruit spreads, aromatic honey, truffle delicacies, chutneys, and mustard sauces. Vintage sardines and fine canned fish, risotto rice, and handmade pasta — basic ingredients for honest cooking and specialties for special moments.
Our fresh delivery service brings the legendary Beurre Bordier from Brittany, Italian Burrata, and fine salami to your home — securely packaged and continuously chilled.
Wine is particularly close to our hearts: white wine from Rheinhessen and the Pfalz, red wine from Austria and Burgenland, rosé for barbecue season, natural wine for the adventurous, sparkling wine and champagne for special moments. Not from all over the world — but from winemakers we have personally visited and whose work we appreciate. Many of them work organically or biodynamically.
Our Philosophy
What makes a product a genussland product? We ask ourselves this question for every single item we add to our range. The answer is never one-dimensional – it's the combination of craftsmanship, origin, ingredients, and the people behind them.
We ask many questions before a product finds its way into our shop. How is it made? Where do the raw materials come from? What philosophy does the manufacturer pursue? We quickly notice whether we are hearing marketing clichés or if a producer is happy to explain their journey. It is precisely this enthusiasm that we seek – and repeatedly find.
Craftsmanship. We prefer products from small manufactories and family businesses that often produce their culinary treasures by hand for generations. The careful processing and artisanal skill can be tasted in every bite.
Best Ingredients. For us, good quality begins with the raw materials. Whether it's fruit, vegetables, milk, meat, or grain – we ensure that our manufacturers rely on first-class, as natural as possible, ingredients. Many of our producers are organically certified; our shop itself is organically controlled under the number DE-ÖKO-037.
Origin and Regionality. We appreciate products with a clear regional identity. A South Tyrolean mountain apple juice made from slowly ripened, old apple varieties. A Portuguese olive oil from trees that have shaped the landscape for centuries. These stories of origin make delicacies what they are.
Personal relationship with the manufacturer. We have known many of our suppliers personally for years, some for over two decades. We visit them, taste together, and exchange ideas. This proximity guarantees transparency and trust.
At the end of the day, it has to taste good. We try all products ourselves – not just once, but again and again while cooking, at the table, on the plate. Only what convinces us personally finds its way into the shop.
The people behind the products
What brings us the most joy: We get to accompany passionate individuals on their journey. People whose drive it is to make a good product even better. Some have been with us since our founding - for over twenty years.
There's the South Tyrolean fruit farmer who presses mountain apple juice from old, slowly ripened apple varieties, unlike anything else. The Italian balsamic family who ages their vinegar in Modena for decades. The Breton butter manufactory whose hand-churned butter is on the menu of the best restaurants in Europe. The Danish licorice pioneer who reinvented a centuries-old specialty.
Behind every product in our shop stands a person, a family, a story. And it is precisely these stories that make the difference between an interchangeable food item and a true delicacy.
This is where good taste resides
Whether you want to order fine foods online, are looking for a special wine, want to put together a gift for a loved one, or simply want to enrich your kitchen with high-quality ingredients — genussland is the right place for you.
Browse through our assortment, get inspired, and conveniently order your favorite products to your home. Read more about our approach on the Sustainability and Responsibility page. Do you have a question? We look forward to your message to our Customer Service.
Welcome to genussland.
Kerstin and Stephan Uhlenbusch

Shipping within Germany
We deliver nationwide within Germany with no minimum order value. Shipping with DHL Standard is free for orders over €99.
Standard delivery by DHL — €6.85
Island deliveries and deliveries to packing stations are only possible via DHL. Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Saturday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from the post office is required.
Standard delivery by DPD — from €5.45
Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Saturday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from a DPD shop is required. No island deliveries possible.
Standard delivery by UPS — €8.95
Island deliveries and deliveries to packing stations are not possible. Maximum weight per package 20 kg, additional packages at extra cost. Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Friday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from a UPS parcel shop is required. Our recommendation for business customers.
Express Shipping
DHL Express — from €19.95
Maximum 30 kg per package. Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Friday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from the post office is required. The exact shipping costs will be displayed at checkout.
DHL Express with Saturday delivery — from €33.95
Maximum 20 kg per package.
DPD Express — from €14.90
Maximum 25 kg per package, additional packages at extra cost. Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Friday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from a DPD shop is required. No island deliveries possible. The exact shipping costs will be displayed at checkout.
DPD Express with Saturday delivery — from €29.90
UPS Saver Express — €14.95
Maximum 18 bottles per package or 25 kg. Delivery during the day on weekdays, Monday to Friday. If delivery is unsuccessful, collection from a UPS parcel shop is required. Our recommendation for business customers.
Refrigerated Shipping
Our product range includes food items that react differently to heat. To ensure that every product arrives in perfect condition, we handle the shipping of two product groups with particular care.
Products requiring refrigeration
These items are marked with the note "kühlpflichtig" (requires refrigeration) in our shop — for example, Bordier butter, Parmigiano Reggiano from Cavola 993, Pancetta and Guanciale from Falorni, mountain herb ham and Tyrolean dumplings from Steiner, Prosciutto Crudo and truffle butter from Viani. We generally ship these products by express delivery with ice packs. They are only available via express shipping. The shipping costs will be clearly displayed before you complete your order at checkout.
Temperature-sensitive products
These items are marked with the note "temperaturempfindlich" (temperature-sensitive) — for example, salami and bacon specialties from Falorni and Steiner, as well as Goufrais cocoa confectionery. In cooler weather, they can be sent by standard shipping. In warmer weather, we switch the shipping to express shipping with ice packs before checkout — in this case, this shipping method is the only option, and the corresponding shipping costs will be displayed at checkout.
Shipping days for refrigerated and temperature-sensitive orders
To prevent any package from remaining in a distribution center over the weekend or public holidays, we only ship refrigerated orders from Monday to Thursday. Orders placed after Thursday will generally not be shipped until the following Monday. In summer, this rule also applies to temperature-sensitive products.
Packaging
Depending on the manufacturer, sausage and cheese specialties are supplied either vacuum-packed or traditionally without foil — for example, Italian salami from Falorni. If air is visible in a vacuum package upon delivery, this is not a quality defect. Please unpack the item and store it in the refrigerator, ideally wrapped in sausage paper or greaseproof paper.
Freight Forwarding
Freight forwarding is used for products that cannot be delivered as a package due to their size or weight. The selection is made automatically before completing the order. Please provide your phone number for scheduling the freight forwarding delivery.
Delivery Area
Currently, we only ship within Germany. Shipping to Austria is in preparation — as soon as we can deliver there, you will find the details here.
Products subject to excise duty (alcohol) cannot be shipped to Austria.
Alcohol
Alcohol can only be shipped to adults. The deliverer will verify age upon delivery. By ordering alcohol, you also confirm that you or the recipient are of legal age.
Shipping Service
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Investigation of failed payments
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