Can you substitute balsamic for sherry vinegar?

No, balsamic and sherry vinegar are two different types of vinegars with distinct flavors and origins. While both are dark and aged, balsamic vinegar has a sweet, fruity flavor, while sherry vinegar is dry and nutty.

Balsamic vinegar is made from unfermented grape must, which is boiled down and then aged in wooden barrels for at least 12 years. The aging process mellows the vinegar's flavor and gives it a complex aroma.

Sherry vinegar is made from dry white wine, which is fermented and then aged in wooden barrels for at least six months. The aging process develops the vinegar's flavor and acidity.

Sherry vinegar is a good substitute for balsamic vinegar in recipes that call for a dry and acidic vinegar. However, it will not provide the same sweetness and fruitiness as balsamic vinegar.