Salame Finocchiona sliced
Full and aromatic sensations of fennel seeds on the nose are crowned by a liveliness of black pepper in the mouth. Handcrafted appearance, important dimensions, slightly curved characteristic shape, coarse mincing. Nice meat-red colour, soft, smooth texture. Round aroma characterised by fennel. Upon tasting it turns out to be soft, with a fresh flavour, notes of fennel and matured meat, perfect balance between fat and lean.
It is a typical deli meat of Tuscany boasting a historical tradition. Characterised by the seeds of wild fennel introduced in the Middle Ages to accompany the pepper that used to be expensive and rare as it came from the East. The verb "infinocchiare" can be traced back to the fifteenth century and meant "cover the taste of sausages with fennel seeds".
It is very versatile, it is used from the appetizer to the board, from pasta seasoning to meatballs. It also pairs well with pecorino cheese, artisanal and homemade bread and with celery that reminds of the freshness of fennel seeds Finocchiona is great to eat alone, with bread, but also accompanied by raw beans (fave), salads and raw artichokes. It is used to flavor various preparations and to stuff meats and vegetables.
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