Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC — Directly from Tuscany

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Buy Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC directly from Salumeria Toscana — the most refined cut of the most prized cattle breed in Tuscany. The IGP VBAC certification — Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale — guarantees breed, rearing territory and production method. Tender, succulent, with a natural marbling that melts during cooking. 250g, vacuum-sealed, delivered at controlled temperature to the UK and Europe.

🐂 The Chianina — Why This Breed Changes Everything

The Chianina is the oldest and largest cattle breed in the world — originating from the Tuscan Valdichiana, raised on this land for over two thousand years. Up to 180cm tall and 1,700 kg in weight: no cattle breed in the world surpasses it in stature. But it is not the size that makes it extraordinary — it is the meat.

Chianina produces meat with unique characteristics: longer and finer muscle fibres than common beef breeds, a white and compact surface fat, a natural internal marbling that guarantees tenderness and succulence even without forced marinades or ageing. It is the beef the Florentines have used for the Bistecca alla Fiorentina for centuries — and the fillet is its most refined cut.

The IGP VBAC certification — Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale — guarantees that every piece comes from cattle of the white Apennine breeds (Chianina, Marchigiana, Romagnola) raised in the certified Apennine area, slaughtered before 24 months of age and selected according to the European production rules. Not a decorative label — a guarantee verified by independent bodies.

⚙️ Technical Details — Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC

🔥 How to Cook Chianina Beef Fillet at Its Best

The Chianina fillet is a cut that rewards simplicity. The more you intervene, the more you obscure the quality of the raw material.

Temperature before cooking. Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. Fridge-cold meat cooks unevenly — the outside burns while the inside stays raw. At room temperature the cooking is uniform.

In the pan — the most precise method. Cast iron or steel pan brought to maximum heat. No oil in the pan — just a drizzle on the meat. 2 minutes per side for rare, 3 minutes for medium. Rest 2 minutes before cutting. Coarse salt and black pepper only at the end.

On the grill. Glowing grate, live embers. Same principle: high heat, short time, obligatory resting. The Chianina needs no marinades — its intramuscular fat is the natural seasoning.

Carpaccio. The Chianina IGP fillet is the ideal cut for carpaccio: pounded paper-thin raw, rocket, shards of Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil and lemon. The natural tenderness of the Chianina makes it unrivalled raw.

The golden rule: salt, pepper, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. Three ingredients. The Chianina does the rest.

🧀 Related Products — The Tuscan Table

🧀 Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato — Tuscan sheep's cheese aged for a minimum of 6 months in natural caves. On the Chianina carpaccio with Tuscan olive oil it is one of the most elegant Tuscan antipasti.

🐷 Cinta Senese DOP Ham — the finest heritage breed of Tuscany in its purest form: intramuscular fat, slow artisan curing, DOP identity from the province of Siena.

🐷 Tuscan Porchetta — the most iconic roast of the Tuscan tradition: slow-roasted whole pig, crispy crackling, traditional Sienese herbs. The Chianina fillet and the porchetta together are the two poles of Tuscan meat excellence.

🎁 Tuscan Charcuterie and Cheese Gift Hamper — artisan Tuscan cured meats and cheeses in exclusive gift packaging: the most complete Tuscan table in a single box.

🍷 Recommended Wine Pairings

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG — the great Tuscan red for the great Tuscan cut: tannic structure and complexity that match the succulence of the Chianina fillet.

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG — more accessible than Brunello, with the same territorial roots: Tuscan Sangiovese with Chianina fillet is an absolute territorial pairing.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG — for those who want to stay in Tuscany in a different register: elegance and spice that harmonise with the tenderness of the fillet.

🍽️ Chianina Fillet IGP for Restaurants and HoReCa

Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC on the menu is a verifiable quality statement — the European certification is the document that the discerning customer today seeks and values.

✔ 250g — perfect portion for individual main course or carpaccio starter ✔ IGP VBAC certification — communicable on the menu with legal and gastronomic value ✔ No artificial preservatives — quality worth declaring ✔ Professional refrigerated delivery — direct to the restaurant address

For regular supply, HoReCa pricing and customised delivery plans: info@salumeriatoscana.shop | +39 339 879 4945

🚚 Delivery

Shipped directly from Tuscany — Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday → delivery by Friday

Vacuum-sealed · Refrigerated shipping +2/+4°C · Delivery across the UK and Europe.

🧠 FAQ — Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC

What is Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC? The most refined cut of the Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale — the European IGP certification for the white Apennine breeds, including the Tuscan Chianina. 250g fillet, vacuum-sealed, delivered at controlled temperature directly from Tuscany.

What does IGP VBAC mean? IGP VBAC stands for Indicazione Geografica Protetta — Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale. The European certification guarantees breed (Chianina, Marchigiana or Romagnola), rearing territory in the certified Apennine area and slaughter age under 24 months. Every piece is traceable and verified by independent bodies.

What cooking is recommended? The Chianina IGP fillet is ideal rare or medium — cast iron pan or glowing grill, 2-3 minutes per side, obligatory resting time before cutting. Raw for carpaccio or tartare. Never well done: the natural tenderness of the Chianina is lost with prolonged cooking.

How should it be stored after delivery? Vacuum-sealed and unopened: 5-7 days in the refrigerator at 0/+4°C. Can be frozen immediately on receipt — defrost in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking, never at room temperature.

Is it available for restaurants and HoReCa? Yes. Contact us at info@salumeriatoscana.shop for dedicated HoReCa pricing, regular supply and customised delivery plans.

Where is it shipped from? Directly from Tuscany, the heartland of the Chianina breed. Refrigerated shipping with guaranteed cold chain to the UK and all of Europe.

❄️ 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.

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🏆 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.