Macchiaiola Maremmana Black Pig Shoulder®

The Il Poggiolino Farm is located in a special area at about 360m altitude, surrounded by nature: this is where the Macchiaiola Maremmana Black Pig Shoulder® is born. The cured meats of the Il Poggiolino farm are made from the meat of the "MACCHIAIOLA MAREMMANA"®, one of Italy's most prized and primitive breeds: this is how the Macchiaiola Maremmana Black Pig Shoulder® comes to be

Macchiaiola Maremmana Black Pig Shoulder®

We are located in a special area, a hilly zone within the Protected Area of the Monteferrato Natural Park, surrounded by nature in an unspoiled environment. All products are made following the rhythms of nature. The farm's cured meats are made from the meat of the Black Pig, one of Italy's most prized and primitive breeds. A pig of ancient origins, rediscovered. The Shoulder is made from the meat of the Black Pig. The farm is located in a special area characterised by an excellent microclimate and surrounded by woods. This is where we raise our pigs in a semi-free-range state. They feed on aromatic herbs and acorns. We supplement their diet with fruit and excellent selected grains. This is how we obtain cured meats with unique organoleptic qualities. Characteristics: In the front part of the pig, it has a low percentage of infiltrated fat and a high percentage of protein, excellent properties for any type of diet. Its preparation is similar to that of PROSCIUTTO®. It is aged whole for a minimum of 12 months. Try it with the Pecorino aged in Macchiaiola lard!