| T The Accademia della Crusca,
an institution that holds true knowledge of the
Italian language, has the following definition
for Norcineria: “The art of processing and
conserving pork meat, typical of the so called
Norcini artisans, originally from the town of
Norcia in Umbria” The Norcinerie, the places
where this meat processing is done, are now all
over the place, and have taught the art of making
those pork meat product to people of different
nations.
We will just try to offer you the real and authentic
Norcia products; while you are comfortably sitting
at your computer.
We are applying new technologies to the most authentic
Norcia tradition.
Different types of ham and meat products, such
as Prosciutti, Spalle, Lonze or Capocolli, pork
or wild boar sausages, Salami Coralline, liver
sausages, or even the famous Coppa, which is not
a salami as someone in other parts of Italy may
tell you, it is actually a fine mixture held together
by meat gelatin, made with rind and meat coming
from pork heads. Different kinds of cheese, such
as Pecorino, Ricotta salata, Caciotta, Caprino
(goat cheese), cheese with truffle or walnuts.
Our Pecorino di Fossa, matured in Fosse di Sogliano
al Rubicone.
Our Tartufo Nero Pregiato di Norcia (Melanosporum
Vittadini), the Norcia Black truffle, an outstanding
product of our gastronomy, just as good as the
famous Bianco di Alba. The Castelluccio di Norcia
Small lentils, that come in different colors,
tender and tasty, grown at 1258 mt. above sea
level. The Monteleone emmer wheat; and ancient
breed found in the Egyptian Pyramids, now grown
for the most demanding taste in the third millennium.
There are many other products that give their
best in the Norcia region, and become excellence
through the accurate processing procedures.
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