Versilia Traditional Products
Versilia Traditional Products, Where the Alps Kiss the Mediterranean
Welcome to Versilia, the legendary Tuscan Riviera where the dramatic white peaks of the Apuan Alps plunge into the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. While the world knows this region for its glamorous beaches, vibrant nightlife, and the incomparable purity of Carrara marble, those who look closer discover a culinary landscape defined by extraordinary artisan spirit. This is a land shaped by the unique influence of sea salt, mountain air, and the sheer dedication of producers who have harnessed the land to create flavors that are as iconic as the scenery itself.
The Gastronomic Gems of the Coast and Marble Basin
The culinary identity of Versilia is a study in contrasts, ranging from the depths of the marble quarries to the ancient, sun-drenched olive groves that define our hillsides. Our collection captures the very best of this diverse territory:
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Lardo di Colonnata: Born in the historic village of Colonnata, high within the millenary marble basins of Carrara, this is widely considered the finest cured fat in Italy. Cured in marble basins with a precise blend of spices and herbs, it possesses a texture that literally melts on the tongue, representing the pinnacle of ancient preservation techniques.
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Slow Food Presidium Olive Oil: Nestled in the hills caressed by gentle Mediterranean breezes and protected by the backdrop of the Apuan Alps, our centuries old olive trees produce an oil of incredible character. Recognized as a Slow Food Presidium, this liquid gold reflects the harmony between the maritime climate and our historic agricultural practices.
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Coastal and Hillside Bounty: Our selection celebrates the fusion of the sea’s influence and the mountain’s bounty, offering artisanal pantry staples that bring the freshness of the Versilian landscape directly to your table.
A Curated Selection of Versilian Excellence
Explore our collection dedicated to Versilia, where every product has been handpicked to let you experience the elegance and tradition of our coastline:
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The Legend of Colonnata: Discover the authentic Lardo di Colonnata, prepared according to strict traditional protocols that have protected its quality and heritage for centuries.
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Coastal Olive Oils: Experience the vibrant, balanced notes of our protected olive oils, a testament to the dedication of producers who keep our ancient groves thriving.
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Artisanal Pantry: From high quality preserves to local specialties that draw inspiration from the sea and the mountain, our collection offers a complete sensory journey through this unique microclimate.
Bringing the Spirit of Versilia to Your Table
At Passione Toscana, we understand that these products are the result of rare environments and generational wisdom. We treat every order with the specialized care and secure packaging it deserves, ensuring that the delicate aromas and textures of our marble-cured delicacies and coastal oils reach your home in perfect condition. By choosing our selection, you are supporting the artisans who guard the heritage of this iconic corner of Tuscany.
Discover a land where the Alps and the sea create magic on your plate. Shop the Versilia Traditional Products collection and experience the world class excellence of the Tuscan Riviera.
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Aged Pancetta di Colonnata Larderia mafalda, :
High-quality lean bacon cut and packaged in slices and characterized by a lively and intense flavor and flavored
Label:
MAFALDA S.R.L.
VIA FOSSA CAVA 2 COLONNATA CARRARA (MS) Tel. 0585 768023
CURED BACON
INGREDIENTS
100% Italian pork, salt, pepper, garlic, natural flavourings, sugars: dextrose, sucrose, antioxidants: E300, preservatives: E250, E252
AVERAGE NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER 100 G Energy value 782 kcal 3223 Kj Fat 81.66 g of which saturated 27.93 g Carbohydrates 1.86 g of which sugars 1.65 g Protein 9.95 g Salt 5.34 g STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE
The history of Larderia Mafalda:
“Larderia Mafalda” is the oldest larder in Colonnata, already existing in 1930, when “lard” was just a poor man’s dish. The quality of Lardo di Colonnata IGP Mafalda derives from the excellent raw materials and the coexistence of artisan care with the safety standards of the most modern companies. The pork lard matured in this village has organoleptic characteristics that are different from all others. In addition, skillful flavoring allows the lard to soften and take on particularly intense and pleasant aromas and scents.
The history of La Bottega di Adò:
La Bottega di Adò was founded in 1992. It is a state-of-the-art workshop specially built in Montignoso in the heart of the Apuan Alps. It is perfectly equipped in terms of technology and structure and ensures production at a national level in accordance with current EEC standards. But while the mind is modern and rational, the heart remains that of the great-grandfather, and the aromatics are still crushed in a marble mortar to capture the true flavors of the past. The spices are carefully selected from the best importers and ground on the spot to preserve their full aroma.
Lardo di Colonnata IGP , Taste notes :
Lardo di Colonnata is white, almost pinkish: sometimes you may be lucky enough to find the so-called ‘stripe’ of a deep pink color, which adds to its visual beauty and enhances its taste. The upper part is covered with a good thickness of sea salt, grey-black in appearance due to the spices with which it is soaked
Label:
VACUUM PACKED
STORE AT: 0°C / +4°C
EXPIRY DATE: 180 days
ALLERGENS: NO
Seasoned Lard in Marble Basin
Average nutritional values per 100g of product:
energy value 3302kj-803kcal
Fat 87.70 g, of which saturated 36.21 g
Carbohydrates 0.41 g, of which sugars 0.02 g
Protein 2.96 g
Salt 2.45 g
The history of La Bottega di Adò:
La Bottega di Adò was founded in 1992. It is a state-of-the-art workshop specially built in Montignoso in the heart of the Apuan Alps. It is perfectly equipped in terms of technology and structure and ensures production at a national level in accordance with current EEC standards. But while the mind is modern and rational, the heart remains that of the great-grandfather, and the aromatics are still crushed in a marble mortar to capture the true flavors of the past. The spices are carefully selected from the best importers and ground on the spot to preserve their full aroma.
Aged Guanciale di Colonnata , Taste notes :
Strong flavor , balanced by the spices used
Label:
VACUUM PACKED
STORE AT: 0°C / +4°C
EXPIRY DATE: 180 days
ALLERGENS: NO
Cured Pancetta in Marble Trough
Average nutritional values per 100g of product:
energy value 2801kj-680kcal
Fat 71.40g, of which saturated 26.22g
Carbohydrates 0.60g, of which sugars 0.17g
Protein 8.79g
Salt 1.82g
Cream of Lardo di Colonnata IGP Larderia mafalda, Taste notes :
As white as the marble that cradles its seasoning, fragrant with spices, delicate and sweet to the palate. In the past, it was prepared by beating the lard in the white marble mortar of the Canaloni di Colonnata, and used as a basic condiment.
Label:
Lard Cream
Ingredients: Colonnata IGP lard, natural sea salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, spices and aromatic herbs: Nutritional values per 100 grams of product: Energy value 3.383 kgj-822kcal fat 89.70 g of which saturated fatty acids 33.50g carbohydrates 0.97 g of which sugars 0.02 protein 2.81 g salt 1.92 g
Gluten-free, lactose-free, preservative-free
Once opened, store in the refrigerator
Net weight 100 g
Distributed by: Mafalda srl Vis Fossa Cava, 2 Colonnata Carrara MS
Produced and packaged by: Laboratorio ITZ636H CE
The history of Larderia Mafalda:
“Larderia Mafalda” is the oldest larder in Colonnata, already existing in 1930, when “lard” was just a poor man’s dish. The quality of Lardo di Colonnata IGP Mafalda derives from the excellent raw materials and the coexistence of artisan care with the safety standards of the most modern companies. The pork lard matured in this village has organoleptic characteristics that are different from all others. In addition, skillful flavoring allows the lard to soften and take on particularly intense and pleasant aromas and scents.
Bio Acacia Honey DOP Il Pungiglione
Mild honey, aroma reminiscent of vanilla bean, "confected" flavor
Il Pungiglione
Amidst the green hills of Lunigiana, at the northernmost tip of Tuscany, stands ‘Il Pungiglione – Villaggio dell’accoglienza’ (The Sting – Village of Hospitality), a highly specialised centre for beekeeping through its integrated sectors: honey production, professional beekeeping with organic and PDO management, wax production, a sales outlet with a vast assortment and beekeeping carpentry. The jewel in the crown is the Lunigiana PDO honey, the first in Italy to have obtained PDO recognition, the only organic & Solidale. All the Village’s production activities exploit alternative energy thanks to the 100 kW photovoltaic system.
Label:
Organic acacia honey
Nutritional information per 100g of product:
energy 1278kj-301kcal, fat <0.1 of which saturated <0.1, carbohydrates 75.2g of which sugars 75.2g, protein 0.1g, salt 0.1g
Do not give honey to children under 12 months of age
Packaged by Il Pungiglione S.C.S. social enterprise 54026 Mulazzo (MS)
Produced in Italy
Cream with Truffle and Lardo di Colonnata IGP Larderia mafalda, Taste notes :
The cream is obtained by processing our lard with black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) harvested along the hills from San Miniato to Volterra in the heart of Tuscany. When tasting it, you will be amazed to discover a pleasant perception of absolutely excellent flavour. Upon olfactory analysis, one immediately perceives the delicate flavour of the black summer truffle and fully memorises its aroma.
Label:
Ingredients: Colonnata IGP lard, natural sea salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, spices and aromatic herbs, black truffle 2%. ALLERGENS: Gluten-free, lactose-free, no preservatives. Energy value per 100 g of product: 3368 kJ-819 kcal, fat 89.30 g, of which saturated 37.70 g, carbohydrates < 0.01 g, of which sugars < 0.01 g, protein 3.53 g, salt 2.18 g
truffles harvested in the Tuscan hills
Colonnata lard and truffle cream
Once opened, store in the refrigerator
Net weight 100 g
MAFALDA SRL
Via Fossacava, 2 Colonnata
Carrara 54033 MS
The history of Larderia Mafalda:
“Larderia Mafalda” is the oldest larder in Colonnata, already existing in 1930, when “lard” was just a poor man’s dish. The quality of Lardo di Colonnata IGP Mafalda derives from the excellent raw materials and the coexistence of artisan care with the safety standards of the most modern companies. The pork lard matured in this village has organoleptic characteristics that are different from all others. In addition, skillful flavoring allows the lard to soften and take on particularly intense and pleasant aromas and scents.
Cream with Onions and Lardo di Colonnata IGP Larderia mafalda, Taste notes :
The cream is obtained by processing our lard with onion vernina di Firenze (20%). When tasting it, one will be amazed to discover a pleasant perception of absolutely excellent flavour. Upon olfactory analysis, one immediately perceives the delicate taste of the onion and fully memorises its aroma.
Label:
Lard and Onion Cream
Ingredients: Colonnata IGP lard, natural sea salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, 20% Florence vernina onion, spices and aromatic herbs. Nutritional values per 100 grams of product: Energy value 3,360 kgj-817kcal fat 89.30 g of which saturated fatty acids 33.60g carbohydrates 0.13 g of which sugars 0.06 protein 3.16 g salt 1.85 g
net weight 100g
Distributed by: Mafalda srl Vis Fossa Cava, 2 Colonnata Carrara MS
Produced and packaged by: Laboratorio ITZ636H CE
The history of Larderia Mafalda:
“Larderia Mafalda” is the oldest larder in Colonnata, already existing in 1930, when “lard” was just a poor man’s dish. The quality of Lardo di Colonnata IGP Mafalda derives from the excellent raw materials and the coexistence of artisan care with the safety standards of the most modern companies. The pork lard matured in this village has organoleptic characteristics that are different from all others. In addition, skillful flavoring allows the lard to soften and take on particularly intense and pleasant aromas and scents.
Bio Chestnut Honey DOP Il Pungiglione Tasting Notes:
Monofloral Chestnut honey is strongly characterised by its aroma and mineral-rich composition. It has a very intense dark colour and a strong, pungent, aromatic odour
Ingredients:
100% Bio Honey
Il Pungiglione
Amidst the green hills of Lunigiana, at the northernmost tip of Tuscany, stands ‘Il Pungiglione – Villaggio dell’accoglienza’ (The Sting – Village of Hospitality), a highly specialised centre for beekeeping through its integrated sectors: honey production, professional beekeeping with organic and PDO management, wax production, a sales outlet with a vast assortment and beekeeping carpentry. The jewel in the crown is the Lunigiana PDO honey, the first in Italy to have obtained PDO recognition, the only organic & Solidale. All the Village’s production activities exploit alternative energy thanks to the 100 kW photovoltaic system.
The history of La Bottega di Adò:
La Bottega di Adò was founded in 1992. It is a state-of-the-art workshop specially built in Montignoso in the heart of the Apuan Alps. It is perfectly equipped in terms of technology and structure and ensures production at a national level in accordance with current EEC standards. But while the mind is modern and rational, the heart remains that of the great-grandfather, and the aromatics are still crushed in a marble mortar to capture the true flavors of the past. The spices are carefully selected from the best importers and ground on the spot to preserve their full aroma.
How to use:
High-quality lean bacon cut and packaged in slices and characterized by a lively and intense flavor and flavored
Label:
VACUUM PACKED
STORE AT: 0°C / +4°C
EXPIRY DATE: 180 days
ALLERGENS: NO
Cured Pancetta in Marble Trough
Average nutritional values per 100g of product:
energy value 1231kj-297kcal
Fat 26.10g of which saturated 10.48g
Carbohydrates 0.69g of which sugars 0.01g
Protein 14.90g
Salt 2.03g
Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano "Slow Food Presidium" Il Quercetano
Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano "Slow Food Presidium" Il Quercetano
Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano "Slow Food Presidium" Il Quercetano, Tasting notes:
Clear, greenish-yellow in colour, with good intensity of vegetal hints, consistent on the palate. Balanced bitterness and pungency.
Etrusco Monocultivar Olivo Quercetano "Slow Food Presidium"
average nutritional values per 100 grams of product: energy value 3700kj-900kcal, fat 100 g of which saturated 14g carbohydrates 0g of which sugars 0g proteins 0g salt 0g
Il Quercetano
The farm Il Quercetano was founded in 2020 with the idea of safeguarding the olive biodiversity of the production area and with the aim of producing a superior quality extra virgin olive oil rich in flavors and fragrances. The company’s logic is based on the recovery of the Quercetano olive groves, which are now abandoned, restoring value to the landscape. Their oil is produced in the hinterland of Versilia, an ancient landscape protected by the Apuan Alps and caressed by the tramontana wind and sea breezes. The Olivo Quercetano cultivar is a strong and vigorous native variety.
