Chianti Tuna Tuscan Pork in Oil
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Chianti Tuna — Tuscan Pork in Olive Oil, La Dispensa Toscana
Chianti Tuna is one of the most original specialities of Tuscan peasant cooking: despite the name, it contains no fish whatsoever. It is pork loin slowly cooked for around five hours in white wine, herbs and spices, then preserved submerged in extra virgin olive oil. The result is an extraordinarily tender meat with a delicate flavour — so similar in texture and appearance to tuna in oil that the Chianti farmers gave it this name centuries ago.
🐷 Why is pork called "tuna"?
The recipe was born from necessity. Before refrigerators existed, Chianti farmers needed a way to preserve meat through the summer months. The long cooking in wine and herbs, followed by immersion in olive oil, completely transforms the pork loin: it becomes flaky, soft and delicate — identical to canned tuna in texture. The name stuck, unchanged for centuries.
📋 Product Details
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🥩 Main ingredient | Pork loin |
| 🌿 Cooking | White wine, aromatic herbs, spices — approx. 5 hours |
| 🫙 Preservation | Submerged in extra virgin olive oil, vacuum-packed |
| 🏭 Producer | La Dispensa Toscana |
| 📍 Origin | Chianti, Tuscany |
| 📦 Size | 180 g |
| 🌾 Gluten | Gluten-free |
| 💰 Price | €13.16 |
| ❄️ Storage | Refrigerator 0–4°C |
| ⭐ Reviews | 5/5 — 3 verified reviews |
🍽️ How to serve it
🥗 On a charcuterie board Thinly sliced on Tuscan bread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The starter that always surprises guests who have never heard of it.
🥗 In a salad Pulled apart by hand on a white bean salad with red onion and cherry tomatoes. The classic Tuscan summer dish.
🍝 With pasta Broken up over spaghetti with fresh tomato or pici all'aglione. Replaces sea tuna with a deeper, more rustic character.
🧅 With onions and capers The most traditional version: Chianti Tuna, sliced red onion, pickled capers, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Simple ingredients, unforgettable flavour.
🧀 On crostini Toasted bread, a layer of Chianti Tuna, a caper, a pinch of black pepper. Authentic Tuscan aperitivo.
🛒 You might also like
🥩 Cinta Senese DOP Ham — from the same Tuscan pork tradition, artisan-cured. → https://www.salumeriatoscana.shop/en/products/cinta-senese-dop-ham-buy-online
🧀 Cave-Aged Pecorino Stagionato — the classic Tuscan pairing with Chianti Tuna. → https://www.salumeriatoscana.shop/en/products/cave-aged-pecorino-stagionato-grotta
🫒 Chianti Classico DOP Olive Oil — the Chianti region's finest olive oil, ideal for serving alongside. → https://www.salumeriatoscana.shop/en/products/extra-virgin-chianti-classico-dop-oil
🍷 Pairing Guide
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🍷 Wine | Chianti Classico, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Rosso di Montalcino |
| 🍞 Bread | Tuscan unsalted bread, crostini, schiacciata flatbread |
| 🥗 Pulses | Cannellini beans, borlotti, chickpeas in oil |
| 🧅 Vegetables | Red onion, tomatoes, celery, capers |
| 🧀 Cheese | Fresh or aged Pecorino Toscano |
👨🍳 HoReCa — Restaurant & Trade Supply
Chianti Tuna is a staple of the Tuscan antipasto in restaurants and trattorias across the region. We supply establishments looking to put an authentic, territorial speciality on the menu.
📧 info@salumeriatoscana.shop 📞 +39 339 879 4945
🚚 Shipping & Delivery
Shipping days: Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday → delivery by Friday
🌍 Europe & UK
| Order weight | Shipping cost |
|---|---|
| 0 – 5 kg | €19.00 |
| 5 – 10 kg | €26.00 |
| Over 10 kg | €33.00 |
Conditions: Vacuum-packed · +2/+4°C · Refrigerated shipping
❓ FAQ
Does Chianti Tuna actually contain fish? No. It is pork loin slowly cooked in white wine, herbs and spices, then preserved in olive oil. The name "tuna" comes from the texture of the meat after the long cooking and maceration — tender and flaky, just like canned tuna in oil.
Is it gluten-free? Yes. Chianti Tuna by La Dispensa Toscana is gluten-free, as stated on the label.
How should I store it after purchase? In the refrigerator at 0–4°C in the original vacuum-packed jar. After opening, consume within 5–7 days, keeping it covered in olive oil in the fridge.
How do I eat Chianti Tuna? The simplest way: pulled apart by hand on white beans with onion and olive oil. Or on toasted bread as a starter. Also excellent as a pasta sauce or salad topping.
Is it suitable as a Tuscan food gift? Absolutely — it is one of the most original Tuscan specialities and almost impossible to find outside the region. Ideal in a gift box with Pecorino and Tuscan olive oil.
How does refrigerated shipping work?
Every order travels refrigerated at +2/+4°C, vacuum-sealed and in an insulated box with cooling gel. This way the products arrive fresh and in the best condition, as if just picked up in the shop.
How soon will I receive my order?
Delivery normally takes place within 1-3 working days of shipping, throughout Italy. You receive the tracking number by email to follow your parcel all the way home.
Is there a minimum order or do I need to register?
No: there is no minimum order and no mandatory registration. Add the products to your cart, enter your address and complete the order in a few steps.
How do I store the products when they arrive?
Keep fresh products in the fridge at +2/+4°C and consume them by the date shown on the label. For cured meats and aged cheeses you will find storage instructions in the product description.
Do you also ship abroad?
We ship throughout Italy and to the 27 countries of the European Union, always with refrigerated and insulated packaging that maintains the cold chain until delivery.
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