Rich, dark, and deeply aromatic, Rosnay’s vino cotto is a traditional Italian-style cooked wine reduction made on-farm from organic wine grapes. It offers a balance of sweet, tangy and winey depth—ideal as a drizzle, glaze or finishing touch in both sweet and savoury dishes.

Inspired by ancient Italian peasant traditions, Rosnay left a few rows of their shiraz grapes to wither and dry on the vine for weeks after the wine vintage. The dried grapes were then crushed and the must was reduced over 4 days to one third of its original volume. The reduction was was produced slowly in a steam jacketed kettle with constant stirring, at a maximum of 65ºC, using 100% solar power. The resulting rich nectar was then settled for a few months before reheating and bottling without any additives or filtration. This is an authentic vino cotto contains no preservatives, vinegar, sugars or added thickeners and is made from 100% premium wine grapes.

In terms of flavour, Vino Cotto is quite sweet, while it is often compared to Balsamic Vinegar as it can be used in many of the same ways, it doesn't have the same acidity. It is very much in its element with strawberries and sweet dishes, but it can also works well is with caramelising onions or marinating meat dishes. A truly versatile ingredient that can be used to zhush up any dish 

About the Producer

Rosnay Organics is a certified organic farm in Canowindra, NSW. Managed by the Statham family since 1997, the farm combines traditional principles of organic farming with a forward-looking commitment to soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability. The olives used in this paste are grown and processed on the farm using time-honoured methods that respect the natural rhythm of the land.
Learn more about their story on our Rosnay bio page.

Culinary Uses

• Drizzle over desserts like panna cotta, ice cream or cheesecake

• Use in salad dressings, glazes or reductions

• Add depth to sauces, especially for game or red meat

• Use as a finishing syrup for roasted fruit or cheeses

• Mix into cocktails or shrubs for complexity

Ingredients: Organic wine grapes, grape must. Then slowly cooked over 48 hours using solar power

Why We Love It

• Made from organically grown grapes on the farm

• Slow‑cooked, small-batch, no additives

• Versatile product crossing sweet & savoury uses

• Adds winey depth and sweetness in concentrated form

• Reflects Rosnay’s philosophy of connecting vineyard, food & soil

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within several months. The viscosity may increase slightly with refrigeration.

FAQs

Is vino cotto the same as balsamic?

No. Vino cotto is a cooked grape reduction—not fermented vinegar—so it has more sweet and wine-like character rather than vinegar sharpness.

Does vino cotto contain alcohol?

No. The cooking process reduces alcohol content, leaving behind flavour and complexity.

Is it suitable for vegans?

Yes. It contains no animal-derived ingredients.

Can I use it in place of syrup or honey?

Syrup maybe, not so much honey. It adds deeper character compared to simple sugar syrups.