I keep meaning to share this. I did this a couple of weeks back for a dinner party we had here. It was GOOD!

220g (1 cup) caster sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
500ml dolcetto, or other light-bodied red wine
600g strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced
1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
Mascarpone, optional, to serve

Combine sugar, balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Without stirring, bring mixture very slowly to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in wine and cool mixture completely. Combine strawberries and mint in a bowl, pour wine syrup over and toss gently to combine. Divide mixture amongh 6 bowls or glasses and serve with mascarpone, if using.

Serves 6.

from Australian Gourmet Traveller: October 2001