Cinta Senese Tuscan salami has an intense and distinctive flavour. It is characterised by a delicate taste of pork, enriched with natural spices such as black pepper and wild fennel. The texture is firm and soft, with the right balance of fat and lean. In addition, the Cinta Senese meat is highly prized and gives the salami a unique and unmistakable taste.
Macelleria Belli
Macelleria Belli, The Legacy of Tuscan Peasant Traditions
Step into the storied world of Macelleria Belli, a name that has become synonymous with the finest charcuterie of the Sienese hills. The journey began in the late 1960s, when a young man named Alfiero left his family farm near the iconic cypress trees of Pienza to seek his fortune in the vibrant town of Torrita di Siena. Bringing with him the deep-rooted knowledge of rural life, Alfiero transformed a small butcher’s shop into a beacon of gastronomic excellence. Today, that legacy lives on in a state-of-the-art ham factory and charcuterie located just outside the 14th-century walls of the town, where passion for the palate remains the driving force.
The Secret of "Il Buono" by Alfiero Belli
What distinguishes Macelleria Belli is the relentless pursuit of what Alfiero defines as "the best," which simply means authentic, genuine, and flavorful food:
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Ancient Peasant Roots: The flavors of the Pienza countryside are at the heart of every recipe, recreating the rustic and honest tastes of the Tuscan past.
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Evolution of Craftsmanship: From a humble shop to a specialized ham factory, the family has expanded their reach without ever losing the artisanal touch that made them famous in 2002.
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A Lifetime of Dedication: Every product is the result of decades spent perfecting traditional family recipes, ensuring that the "joy of the palate" is delivered in every slice.
A Curated Selection of Sienese Charcuterie
Explore a range of meats that celebrate the rich and prosperous traditions of the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana regions:
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Traditional Tuscan Hams: Aged with care in the family’s own ham factory, offering a depth of flavor that only time and expertise can provide.
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Artisanal Salumi and Sausages: Crafted using the secret spice blends and techniques revived from Alfiero’s original family notebooks.
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Gourmet Specialties from Torrita: A collection of premium cuts that represent the very best of Sienese butchery, perfect for a sophisticated tasting board.
Authentic Pienza Flavors Directly to Your Table
At Passione Toscana, we are proud to feature Macelleria Belli because they embody the true spirit of our region, a blend of hard work, family tradition, and culinary genius. By choosing their products, you are tasting a piece of history that moved from the fields of Pienza to the world. We ensure that these delicate hams and salumi are shipped using specialized methods to maintain their freshness and the "genuineness" that Alfiero has spent his life protecting.
Indulge in the taste of a lifelong passion. Shop the Macelleria Belli collection and bring the heritage of Torrita di Siena to your dining table.
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Salami Cinta Senese DOP Macelleria Belli additional information:
Ingredients:
100% Cinta Senese meat
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
Cinta Senese Lard DOP Macelleria Belli tasting notes:
Tuscan Cinta Senese lard has a very intense and rich flavour. It has a soft and fatty texture that melts in the mouth. The flavour is salty and spicy, with a unique taste thanks to the herbs and spices used during its preparation.It is a precious and delicious product that goes perfectly with Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients:
100% Cinta Senese meat
The history of Macelleria Belli:
Their story begins on a small farm in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by cypress trees and very close to the town of Pienza.
At the end of the 1960s, a young man, Alfiero, moved away from this farm. In search of better fortune, he came to a small town, Torrita di Siena, then the centre of fashionable and commercial life in the area, with well-established activities and a rich and prosperous population, In this town he took over a small butcher's shop and since then everything that followed is the story of a life dedicated to work and the search for the best, where by best is meant good. His experiences at the Pienza farm, in fact, helped him recreate the ancient flavours of the Tuscan peasant tradition, to offer his customers the best in terms of genuineness and tastiness.
The small butcher's shop expanded to become a small charcuterie where these ancient family recipes were revived.
After several family members joined the company, a dream came true: the opening of a large butcher's shop with a charcuterie and ham factory attached just outside the 14th-century walls of Torrita. All this happened in 2002 and since then the business has done nothing but grow, thanks to the passion of a life spent chasing the joys of the palate.
