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Cinta Senese Cured Ham Online – The Finest Artisan Prosciutto from Siena, Tuscany | Salumeria Toscana

Buy authentic Cinta Senese cured ham directly from Salumeria Toscana — handcrafted from carefully selected Cinta Senese pigs, Tuscany's most prized heritage breed, cured according to centuries-old Sienese tradition. Vacuum-packed, guaranteed cold chain delivered to your door across the UK and Europe within 48/72 hours.

🐷 The Cinta Senese — Why This Breed Changes Everything

The Cinta Senese is no ordinary pig. It is one of the oldest pig breeds in the world — documented in Tuscany since the Middle Ages and immortalised in 1338 in the frescoes of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Its defining feature: a white band — the cinta — encircling its black body.

This breed is raised exclusively in the province of Siena and surrounding Tuscan territories, in semi-wild conditions, fed on acorns, chestnuts and wild grasses. The result is meat that differs fundamentally from industrially farmed pork: rich in intramuscular fat, deeply aromatic, with a complexity drawn directly from the Tuscan terroir.

Cinta Senese cured ham carries no IGP certification like Prosciutto di Parma or San Daniele — but it possesses something no certification can bestow: absolute territorial identity. This product exists only here, made this way, from these animals.

⚙️ Technical Specifications – Cinta Senese Cured Ham

🔪 How to Enjoy It — The Tuscan Way

The Cinta Senese cured ham needs no accompaniment to overshadow it. Its complexity speaks for itself — the right technique brings it to the table:

Step 1 — Tempering Remove the ham from the refrigerator at least 20–30 minutes before serving. At room temperature, the intramuscular fat releases its full aromatic profile — the bouquet of the curing only becomes fully perceptible at 18–20°C.

Step 2 — Slicing Use a long, thin, sharp knife with a smooth blade. Slice as thinly as possible — almost translucent. The Cinta Senese texture is soft enough that thicker slices shift the fat-to-lean ratio unfavourably. The fat layer is not excess — it is the flavour carrier.

Step 3 — Accompaniment Unsalted Tuscan bread — Pane Sciocco — is the only correct accompaniment. The salt-free bread allows the ham's seasoning to come through fully without competing. A drizzle of Olio Toscano IGP extra virgin olive oil on the bread completes the picture.

🍷 Wine Pairing — The Tuscan Table

• 🍷 Morellino di Scansano — robust, rustic, from the Maremma — the most natural pairing with the intensity of Cinta Senese
• 🍷 Chianti Classico — the classic Florentine accompaniment, balanced and versatile
• 🍷 Vernaccia di San Gimignano — for a white wine alternative: mineral, dry, well-matched to the richness of the ham

🍽️ Cinta Senese Cured Ham for Restaurants and HoReCa

The Cinta Senese Cured Ham is not just another product on the menu. It is a statement.

A restaurant serving genuine Cinta Senese communicates without a single additional word: uncompromising quality is taken seriously here. The story of the breed, the semi-wild farming and the artisan curing is tellable at every table — staff who know the story sell three times more often.

• ✔ Optimal portioning — 8 kg delivers excellent yield for starters, charcuterie boards and main courses
• ✔ Product storytelling — breed, territory and tradition in every slice
• ✔ Professional cold-chain delivery — delivered to your restaurant address, HoReCa terms for regular orders

Contact us for regular supply agreements, HoReCa pricing and bespoke delivery schedules.

🚚 Delivery to the UK and Europe

All orders are vacuum-packed and dispatched with a guaranteed cold chain:

Vacuum-packed · Refrigerated shipping  · Delivery across the UK and Europe.

🧠 FAQ — Cinta Senese Cured Ham

What is the difference between Cinta Senese cured ham and regular prosciutto? The difference lies in the breed and the farming. Cinta Senese pigs are raised semi-wild in Tuscany — natural diet, slow growth, higher intramuscular fat content. The result is a ham with depth and complexity that industrially produced alternatives simply cannot replicate.

How long does the ham keep after delivery? Vacuum-packed and unopened, 30–60 days in the refrigerator at 0–4°C. Once opened, consume within 7–10 days, covering the cut surface with cling film. Freezing is possible but not recommended — the fat texture changes upon thawing.

Can I slice it without professional equipment? Yes — with a long, thin, smooth-bladed knife. For regular or professional use, we recommend a ham holder for stable grip during slicing.

Is it available for restaurants and catering? Yes — it is one of our most requested HoReCa products. Contact us for dedicated pricing, regular supply and bespoke delivery arrangements.

❄️ 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
No chatbot. Whether you have a question before ordering, a concern after delivery, or you'd like a bespoke gift hamper — write or ring us. We get back to you.

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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.