Chianti Tuna — Tuscan Pork in Olive Oil, La Dispensa Toscana
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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.
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🥩 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.
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🚚 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 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.
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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.
