🐖 Cinta Senese Pork Cheek DOP | Handmade Tuscan Cured Meat

The Guanciale di Cinta Senese PDO is one of the most representative cured meats of the Tuscan tradition, made from the pig’s cheek and processed according to PDO regulations.

Characterized by a perfect balance between lean and fat parts, this guanciale stands out for its intense, aromatic, and lasting flavor, ideal for enhancing Italian cuisine dishes.

The artisanal processing, combined with controlled aging, allows for a product of the highest quality, a benchmark for professionals and enthusiasts.

Selected from our Tuscan Cured Meats, it is shipped with secure packaging and fast delivery throughout Italy and Europe, maintaining integrity and freshness.

🥩 TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Certified PDO product

• Raw material: Cinta Senese

• Controlled aging

• Pepper seasoning

• Artisanal processing

• Cut with a lean/fat balance

🔥 COOKING USE

Perfect for:

• Pasta alla carbonara

• Amatriciana

• Traditional Roman and Tuscan dishes

• Gourmet preparations

👉 Essential for authentic Italian recipes

❄️ STORAGE AND SHIPPING 

• ❄️ Safe and protected shipping

• 🚚 24/48h delivery throughout Italy

• 🌍 Shipping available in Europe

• 🔒 Suitable food packaging

👉 Store in a cool, dry place
👉 After opening, keep refrigerated

This product is part of the Tuscan Cured Meats selection.

Also discover:

• Finocchiona PGI

• Tuscan Salami

• Selection of Tuscan Cheeses

• Products from the Tuscan Butchery

🧠 FAQ — FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Is the guanciale PDO certified?

Yes, it is produced according to the Cinta Senese PDO specifications.

What is the difference with pancetta?

Guanciale is richer and more aromatic, with a higher presence of noble fat.

Is it suitable for carbonara?

Yes, it is the traditional ingredient for authentic carbonara.

How to store it?

Store in a cool place, refrigerate after opening.

🐖 PDO excellences of the Tuscan tradition

Our selection of Tuscan Cured Meats is created to offer certified, high-quality products from a controlled supply chain.

The Guanciale of Cinta Senese PDO represents one of the excellences of Italian charcuterie, appreciated worldwide.

We ship throughout Italy and Europe, guaranteeing quality, safety, and consistency.

❄️ How We Ship — Guaranteed Cold Chain

Our products travel in insulated packaging with dry ice — constant temperature throughout the entire journey, from our facility in Florence to your door.

When we ship:
We dispatch every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Delivery within 24/48h from dispatch. Orders placed from Thursday onwards are dispatched the following Monday.

🚚 Shipping Costs Italy:
Under €50 → €8.90 · From €50 to €120 → €4.90 · Over €120 → €3.90

🌍 Shipping Costs Europe (DE, FR, UK, AT, NL, SE, PL ...):
0–5 kg → €19.00 · 5–10 kg → €26.00 · Over 10 kg → €33.00

🧊 How to Store After Delivery

Vacuum-packed and unopened: Store in the fridge at 0–4°C. Always check the best before date printed on the label.

After opening: Consume within 5–10 days depending on the product. Cover the cut surface with food wrap and keep refrigerated.

For longer storage: Freeze immediately upon receipt. Defrost slowly in the fridge for 24 hours before consuming — never at room temperature.

📦 What's in the box:
Vacuum-packed product with label and best before date · Insulated packaging with dry ice · Tracked delivery with notification

✅ Our Guarantee — No Ifs, No Buts

If a product arrives damaged, in poor condition or different from what you ordered: take a photo and get in touch within 24 hours of delivery at info@salumeriatoscana.shop — we'll arrange a full refund or replacement straight away. No forms, no back and forth.

📧 info@salumeriatoscana.shop
📞 +39 339 879 4945

🏆 Why Salumeria Toscana — 5 Things You'll Only Find Here

1 — Direct artisan sourcing
We work exclusively with personally selected Tuscan producers. No middlemen, no third-party platforms — the product leaves Florence and arrives directly at your door.

2 — No artificial preservatives
The vast majority of our cured meats and cheeses are made without artificial preservatives. You'll always find it stated in the product description — not a marketing claim, it's simply the recipe.

3 — Certified origin
Chianina IGP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Finocchiona IGP, Lardo di Colonnata IGP: European certifications are not decorative labels. They are guarantees of breed, geographical origin and production method, independently verified by third-party bodies.

4 — Over 3,000 satisfied customers
Average rating 4.85/5 from hundreds of verified reviews. Read them directly on the product page — unfiltered and unedited.

5 — Real people, real support
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⭐ What Our Customers Say

"I've never eaten anything quite like it. Ordered a second time — even better than the first." — Rainer S.

"Fast delivery, everything arrived in perfect condition. Absolutely outstanding." — J.H.

"Excellent mixture of meat from overlooked parts of the carcass. Goes brilliantly with salads and cold cuts." — Richard D.