Culatello di Zibello PDO

Culatello di Zibello PDO is the undisputed king of all Italian artisan cured meats. It is made using only the middle and best part of the ham. Culatello is ‘made up’ from the central muscles of the thigh of Italian pigs. It is salted and peppered for 15 days, then tied by hand by our six master artisans and hung for curing. Now it is that blessed air of the Parma lowlands of the Po Valley that will turn the culatello into a unique chef d’euvre. Cold, misty winters, spring breezes and burning hot, humid summers will make for a slice of an intense red colour with a fragrant smell of violets and wet grass, a rich flavour and a firm, clean sweetness. The optimal aging period for our culatelli ranges from 14 to 16 months depending on the season.