Sbriciolona Toscana is the extreme version of Finocchiona IGP: a salume so soft, so crumbly, that it cannot be sliced with a knife in the conventional sense — it falls apart. The name itself tells the story: sbriciolare in Italian means "to crumble". And the Sbriciolona crumbles on purpose. This is not a flaw — it is its identity.
What is Tuscan Sbriciolona
Sbriciolona is a Tuscan salume made from pork and wild fennel seeds, similar in composition to Finocchiona IGP. But while Finocchiona ages at least 45 days, Sbriciolona ages only 25–30 days with a higher fat content. The result: an extremely soft salume that falls apart at the first touch of a knife. It is a regional PAT product, not an IGP like Finocchiona.
Differences: Sbriciolona vs Finocchiona IGP
| Characteristic | Finocchiona IGP | Sbriciolona |
|---|---|---|
| Ageing | 45+ days | 25–30 days |
| Fat content | 25–30% | 35–40% |
| Texture | Soft but sliceable | Extremely crumbly |
| Fennel flavour | Balanced, medium length | Very intense, fresh |
| Certification | IGP EU since 2015 | PAT (Tuscan regional) |
🔪 Technical Data
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | Salumificio il Poggetto |
| Seasoning | Wild fennel seeds, garlic, black pepper |
| Ageing | 25–30 days |
| Formats | 700 g sliced · 2.5 kg whole |
| Storage | +2/+4 °C vacuum-packed |
🍽️ How to Serve
Spread with a spoon on bread
The authentic Tuscan way: remove a slice from the vacuum pack — it crumbles as you place it on bread. Lightly spread with a spoon on Tuscan unsalted bread. No oil, no additions — pure fennel flavour and melt-in-the-mouth richness.
On the charcuterie board
Serve in small freshly cut mounds (not thin slices like conventional salami).
🤝 HoReCa
Sbriciolona is an extraordinary storytelling product for the menu: the extreme version of Finocchiona with a unique serving method (with a spoon!). For HoReCa supplies: info@salumeriatoscana.shop
❄️ Delivery
| Destination | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy — order under €50 | €8.90 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy — order €50–119.99 | €4.90 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy — order over €120 | €3.90 |
| 🌍 Europe — 0–5 kg | €19 |
| 🌍 Europe — 5–10 kg | €26 |
| 🌍 Europe — over 10 kg | €33 |
Shipped every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for delivery by Friday. Vacuum-packed · Refrigerated shipping +2/+4 °C · Guaranteed cold chain.
❓ FAQ
Why can't it be sliced like other salamis?
Because of the higher fat content and shorter ageing: the fat melts at room temperature and the salume falls apart. This is not a defect — it is the product's identity.
Does it contain gluten or lactose?
No. Naturally gluten-free and lactose-free.
