salumi

Salumi refers to the whole range of Italian cold cuts. In Maremma, you'll mostly come across pork products, often from local breeds like Cinta Senese or Mora Romagnola. Forget industrial clichés, here we're talking about ancestral know-how: raw ham (prosciutto), salami, sausage (salsiccia), capocollo, pancetta. It's an essential component of local cuisine, which you'll find in an antipasto, in a panino or even as the main ingredient of a dish. Above all, it's a strong marker of the region's gastronomic identity, a tasting experience that connects you directly to Tuscan peasant culture.