Finocchiona IGP 550 gr

The Finocchiona IGP it is one of the most famous and celebrated cured meats in Tuscany.

Recognized by the IGP mark, the production of Finocchiona is strictly regulated, using only high quality pork raised in Italy.

The traditional methods of production of our famous salami with fennel are deeply intertwined with Tuscany itself and have also been appreciated by members of the Medici family and by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when farmers replaced the expensive and rare black pepper with fennel seeds, perfect for flavoring meat.

The ingredients of this Tuscan salami they are salt, black pepper, garlic and red wine. It is during the aging that all the unique flavors of Finocchiona PGI develop, creating intense notes of salt, fennel and spices.

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History of the most famous salami in Tuscany

The authorship of this typical Tuscan salami is claimed by both Campi Bisenzio and Greve in Chianti.

Its origins go back to the Middle Ages, when, to make up for the use of the rarer and more expensive pepper , it was thought well to add to the mixture of fennel seeds , more easily available, convenient and also suitable for hiding any deterioration of the meat, given their strong aroma.

The Chianti people usually say: as skilled hairdressers are able to make even the ugliest woman look attractive, so the aroma of finocchiona is capable of disguising the taste of even the most undrinkable wine .

The saying alludes to one curious popular custom : at the end of the 19th century the Florentine nobles who did not have cultivated land went to the countryside around Florence to buy the peasants' wine.

These, usually very hospitable, welcomed possible customers with a good breakfast of bread, finocchiona and a glass of red wine that had to be sold.

The spices and the strong aroma of finocchiona Tuscany actually served to alter the palate and confuse the sense of smell of the noble buyers who certainly bought the wine, evaluating it as excellent and free from defects.

Characteristics of the finocchiona IGP salami

This Finocchiona PGI is characterized by the aroma of fennel, present in seeds and / or flowers in the dough, and by the soft consistency of the slice that sometimes tends to crumble and so the slice appears with colors ranging from red meat of the lean parts to white. / pinkish white of the fatty parts, well mixed parts and with indefinite borders with possible evidence of fennel seeds and / or flowers.

The smell of finocchiona IGP salami is pleasant and characteristic due to the marked aroma of the fennel and light of the garlic. a fresh and appetizing taste, never sour. 

You can use the finocchiona produced in Tuscany in tartare, or for example in stuffed pasta, in salads, in panzanella, with pears and even as a cannoli for tagliatelle.

It is certainly a cured meat , inevitable on traditional Tuscan cooking boards, it can be used in many ways, especially in everyday preparations.

Starting from this assumption, ten Tuscan chefs ventured into a unique contest organized by the Consortium for the Protection of Finocchiona IGP in collaboration with the Regional Union of Tuscan Chefs.

“The variety of combinations and dishes that can arise with Finocchiona IGP is remarkable” he confirms Alessandro Iacomoni, President of the Consortium for the protection of Finocchiona Toscana IGP ".

 

I answer some classic questions about the finocchiona, the first concerns the size, usually a whole finocchiona is 3 kg, so when ordering we cut a 1 kg slice and put it under vacuum.

And then the product is placed in special food polystyrene boxes and then in our personalized cardboard box for shipping, which will be refrigerated in order to maintain the right storage temperature.

Reminding you of  remove it from the vacuum 1 hour before tasting it and keep it out of the fridge to taste it at its best at least 30 minutes.

If you have special needs, on the order page there is a Notes section, here write your information and it will be carried out.

Recipe with Finocchiona IGP

Crispy tagliatella cannolo with Finocchiona IGP foam - chef Franco Mazzei

Ingredients for 4 people:
200 g fresh tagliatelle or cutter
200 g mascarpone
8 thin slices of Finocchiona IGP
4 slices of Finocchiona Toscana PGI cut about 1 cm thick
Cooking cream to taste
Salt, white pepper, extra virgin olive oil to taste

Procedure:

Take the noodles, divide them into 4 equal portions, spread them out and grab the central part with pliers and hold them firmly by dipping them in boiling water for a minute.

Remove them and roll them around a cannoli cylinder, pressing with your hand to make them adhere well together.

Take the cylinder and dip it in boiling seed oil by turning it on itself to fry evenly.

Take a hand blender and put the finocchiona salami finely chopped a little cream.

Blend and add salt, oil, pepper and mascarpone to obtain a creamy and thick mixture.

Stuff the cannoli with a few sack and serve with finocchiona cubes and a little sprig of sauce on the plate, fennel seeds and fresh fennel.

 Sbriciolona

A more modern variant of Finocchiona is the so-called Sbriciolona.

In reality it is a salami that takes inspiration but with different procedures, prepared with fennel seeds and red wine. The difference is also in the seasoning.

It is important to know that sbriciolona has a short seasoning, remains very coarse in the dough and is difficult to cut. Slices that are too thin are torn and ends up in shreds in the bread.

This is why it takes another name - Sbriciolona - which nevertheless remains an affectionate, popular name. Officially, Finocchiona remains Finocchiona even in a less seasoned version. And the goodness, apart from the shreds, is identical.

Buying Igp finocchiona online is simple, just click on Add to cart, enter the data for shipping.

The shipment of your order takes place in 24/48 from the moment of approval.

In the payment methods there is also the possibility of cash on delivery.

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Fresh Tuscan meat can only be shipped by respecting all the rules on fresh meat.

Delivery times vary depending on the destination area from 24 to 72 hours from the time of collection at the warehouse which will be on Monday or Tuesday.

Shipping costs:

In Italy they are 15 € 

Free in Italy for orders over € 150

 

SHIPPING with Express Courier ITALY € 7.90 or free in Italy for orders over € 69 only for cured meats, cheeses, hams, wine.

 

EUROPEAN AND EXTRA EU SHIPPING calculated at the time of the order

by weight.

 

FULFILLMENT OF THE ORDER
We will process your order in 1 working days from receipt of payment, within the limits of stock availability. In the event that one or more items are not immediately available, we will notify you immediately and we will agree with you the possibility of a partial shipment.

SHIPMENT
Once payment is received, we will entrust your goods to the Express Courier, whose approximate delivery times are 1/2 working days after collection, in most Italian locations. For delivery times you will not have to consider Saturdays and holidays. Any delays occurring to the Courier during transport are not our responsibility and cannot constitute grounds for withdrawal or give the right to compensation.

DELIVERY
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NO WITHDRAWAL
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