Lardo di Colonnata IGP 300g

The Lardo di Colonnata IGP from Larderia Sanguinetti is a salami that is nothing short of heavenly! Directly from the village located on the Apuan Alps under the municipality of Carrara, which became famous precisely for the production of this salami, this lard makes us experience emotions that no other cured product can easily offer. A product of pork origin, it has a moist appearance and a slightly pinkish white color, with a homogeneous and soft consistency, and is covered with the characteristic mantle of spices. Delicate and fresh flavor, almost sweet, with a fragrant, unforgettable aroma. The aging method, unchanged since ancient times, is extremely effective from a bacteriological point of view. In fact, thanks to the abundant use of salt, garlic, and pepper, no additives or preservatives are used. How Lardo di Colonnata is made This exquisite product is unique for its unmistakable and delicate taste, which is given by the long aging in Carrara marble basins and the characteristic microclimate of Colonnata that naturally maintains the pork at particular temperatures and humidity. The processing of the lard involves rubbing the walls of the basin with garlic and then placing the pork lard, coarse salt, and spices, such as ground black pepper, peeled fresh garlic, and rosemary, in alternating layers, leaving it to age for at least 6 months in the marble basins. The history of Lardo di Colonnata The history of the famous Lardo di Colonnata has its roots in distant times: in the 7th century A.D., the Lombards developed pig farming and the consequent processing of meat and fat. Legends tell that Michelangelo, when he went up to Colonnata to stock up on Carrara marble, used to stock up on lard, and it seems it was his favorite salami. In the 1800s in Colonnata, this salami was considered a "poor" accompaniment for the quarrymen of the Apuan Alps, a simple food with high energy value, which had to sustain the quarryman throughout the hard day of work in the quarry. Today, Lardo di Colonnata IGP is considered a refined salami that we can enjoy as a dish on its own or as an ingredient to enhance and elevate countless recipes.