{"product_id":"finocchiona-igp-toscana-500-g","title":"Tuscan Finocchiona IGP, 500 g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Finocchiona IGP: fennel-seed salami, 500 g piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Finocchiona, and how is it different from other salamis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel is its defining feature: the seeds, whole or crushed, are visible in the slices and give it a distinctive aroma. According to the story, in rural Tuscan butcher shops, fennel, which grows wild along field edges, took the place of pepper, which was much more expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with classic Tuscan salami, Finocchiona has a fresher, more aromatic taste and is less spicy. Compared with Sbriciolona, its soft version, it is aged longer and has a firm texture that can be sliced thinly. The IGP certification guarantees the production area, permitted ingredients, and method, which are checked by an independent body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinocchiona IGP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIGP (Protected Geographical Indication)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBontà Toscane, Valtiberina (Tuscany)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean and fatty pork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFennel seeds, pepper, garlic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g vacuum-packed piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the refrigerator at 0-4 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve Finocchiona\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it out of the vacuum packaging 20-30 minutes beforehand: at room temperature, the fennel seeds release their full aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice it thinly, by hand with a sharp knife or using a slicer, removing the casing from each slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe it with unsalted Tuscan bread, which leaves room for the fennel flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn autumn, try it with fresh figs or Tuscan pecorino: it's one of the most classic pairings on the Tuscan table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheeses: Pecorino Toscano DOP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed wine: a Chianti Classico, fresh and with good acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite wine: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, for a Tuscan aperitif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Finocchiona IGP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Finocchiona?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Tuscan salami flavored with fennel seeds, made from medium-ground lean and fatty pork, with salt, pepper, and garlic. Since 2015, it has been protected as an IGP and is produced only in Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Finocchiona and Sbriciolona?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are related. Finocchiona is aged longer, is firm, and is sliced thinly. Sbriciolona is aged briefly, is soft and crumbly, and is served broken into pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the ingredients in Finocchiona IGP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLean and fatty pork, salt, pepper, garlic, and fennel seeds. The specifications also allow red wine as an optional ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should it be stored after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the cut with food wrap and keep it in the refrigerator at 0-4 °C. 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