Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC

Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC — Hand-Chopped from Tuscany | Buy Online | Salumeria Toscana

Buy Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC directly from Salumeria Toscana — raw Chianina beef hand-chopped with a knife, IGP VBAC certification — Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale — guaranteeing breed, rearing territory in the Tuscan Apennines and production method. 200g, vacuum-sealed, delivered at controlled temperature to the UK and Europe.

🥩 Why This Tartare is Different

Chianina IGP tartare is not minced meat — it is hand-chopped with a knife. The difference is not just technical: it is the difference between a tartare and a raw meatball.

The Chianina IGP. The Chianina breed is the oldest and largest in the world, originating from the Tuscan Valdichiana. Its meat has longer and finer muscle fibres than common beef breeds and a natural intramuscular fat that gives a succulence you perceive particularly raw — where no cooking intervenes to mask or transform the aromatic profile of the raw material.

The IGP VBAC certification guarantees that the meat comes from cattle of the white Apennine breeds raised in the certified territory, slaughtered before 24 months of age and selected according to the European production rules. For a tartare — eaten raw — certainty about the provenance and supply chain is not a bonus, it is a necessity.

The hand-chopping. The meat is cut by hand with a knife into small, irregular pieces, not put through a mincer. This preserves the structure of the muscle fibres, keeps the juices inside each piece and guarantees a bite texture that minced meat cannot replicate. In Tuscany the tartare is traditionally called "battuta" — because it is beaten, not ground.

⚙️ Technical Details — Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC

🍽️ How to Enjoy Chianina Beef Tartare at Its Best

Chianina IGP tartare is a dish that rewards simplicity. The more you add, the more you obscure the quality of the raw material.

The temperature. Remove from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before serving. At room temperature the meat releases its full aromatic profile — too cold it is flat on the palate.

The Tuscan minimum dressing. Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper. Nothing else. Chianina IGP has its own aromatic complexity that does not need to be masked by capers, mustard or other strong flavours.

The classic dressing. For a more structured pairing: Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, shards of Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato, lemon, salt and pepper. The aged Pecorino adds savouriness and complexity without overpowering the meat.

The bread. Lightly toasted crostini of unsalted Tuscan bread — the bland bread does not compete with the meat and lets the natural seasoning of the Chianina come through.

The golden rule: Tuscan olive oil, salt, pepper. The Chianina does the rest.

🧀 Related Products — The Tuscan Table

🥩 Chianina Beef Fillet IGP VBAC — the same certified breed in the most refined cut: 250g fillet for the most elegant Chianina preparation with heat.

🥩 Chianina Beef Stew Chunks IGP VBAC — Chianina IGP for slow cooking: stew chunks for the traditional Tuscan braise.

🧀 Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato — shards on the tartare with olive oil: the most elegant Tuscan combination for raw meat.

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🍷 Recommended Wine Pairings

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — for raw tartare white wine is the most elegant pairing: dry minerality and acidity that enhance the freshness of the meat.

Young Chianti Classico — for those who prefer red: a young, light Chianti does not overpower the tartare as a structured wine would.

Prosecco brut — as a starter: the bubbles cleanse the palate between bites and highlight the texture of the hand-chopped meat.

🍽️ Chianina Beef Tartare for Restaurants and HoReCa

Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC is the starter that restaurateurs put on the menu to communicate territory, craft and respect for the raw material — a dish where meat quality is everything, no cooking hides shortcomings.

✔ 200g — perfect portion for individual or shared starter ✔ Hand-chopped — artisan value communicable on the menu ✔ IGP VBAC certification — documentable and verifiable provenance ✔ 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 Tartare IGP VBAC

What is Chianina Beef Tartare IGP VBAC? Raw Chianina beef hand-chopped with a knife, with IGP VBAC certification — Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale. The certification guarantees Chianina breed, rearing territory in the Tuscan Apennines and slaughter age under 24 months. 200g, vacuum-sealed, delivered at controlled temperature.

What does "hand-chopped" mean? The meat is cut manually with a knife into small, irregular pieces, not put through a mincer. This preserves the structure of the muscle fibres and guarantees a bite texture that minced meat cannot replicate. In Tuscany the tartare is traditionally called "battuta" — because it is beaten, not ground.

Is it safe to eat raw? The IGP VBAC certification guarantees complete supply chain traceability — breed, rearing territory, slaughter age. For a raw tartare, certainty about provenance is fundamental. The product is vacuum-sealed and shipped at controlled temperature.

How is the Chianina tartare seasoned? The Tuscan minimum dressing: Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt, black pepper. Chianina IGP has its own aromatic complexity. For a more structured pairing: shards of Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato, lemon, Tuscan olive oil.

How should it be stored after delivery? Vacuum-sealed: 3-5 days in the refrigerator at 0/+4°C. After opening consume as soon as possible — within 24 hours. Do not freeze: the texture of raw meat changes after thawing.

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

❄️ 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

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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.

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⭐ What Our Customers Say

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