The quince was once the lemon of the north. Then it left the kitchen and has barely returned. That is due to the fruit itself. Raw, it is hard, tart, and barely edible, and anyone who wants to process it needs patience. That is precisely where its value lies, because what it denies in raw enjoyment, it gives back during fermentation. The fruit is fermented, nothing else. One year in a stainless steel tank and a vinegar is created that carries citrus tones, a fine honey note, and a refreshing acidity all at once, without one of the three levels displacing the others. It replaces fresh lemon where it is missing, and it pairs well with fine, light dishes. From nature, culture.
