Description

Speck is a lightly smoked, air-dried ham, a true symbol of South Tyrolean culinary tradition.
Its unique flavor comes from the delicate seasoning with rosemary, juniper, bay leaf, and pepper, combined with a special production process that includes cold smoking and long aging.

Lean, nutritious, and with an unmistakable aroma, Speck is appreciated both as an appetizer and as a versatile ingredient in cooking.

🧾 Characteristics:

– Made from selected pork hams
– Seasoned with natural herbs: rosemary, juniper, bay leaf, pepper
– Cold-smoked and aged for at least 22 weeks
– Bright red color with white fat marbling
– Sweet, aromatic, and slightly smoky flavor

🍴 Culinary uses:

– Perfect as an appetizer with rustic bread and mountain cheeses
– Traditional ingredient in typical dishes such as canederli
– Ideal to enrich risottos, pastas, salads, and savory pies
– Excellent diced as a snack or aperitif

🍷 Suggested pairings:

– Aromatic white wines such as Gewürztraminer and Müller
– Light, fruity reds such as Schiava
– Light and delicate craft beers

Storage: Once opened, allow to breathe to enhance the fragrance. Store in the refrigerator wrapped in foil or cotton cloth and consume within a few days.