We offer you the Culatta in half with rind without bone. The rind protects the salami throughout the curing process: compared to traditional Culatello, the taste is sweeter and the consistency of the slice is softer, similar to that of ham.
Culatta is obtained from the femoral part of pigs raised in Italy (fiocco). It is worked by hand , salted and spiced . After slaughter, the salami is stuffed into the animal's bladder and aged for at least 12 months in a humid place, between the winter fogs and the sultry summers typical of the Bassa Parmense.
Characteristics
The shape of Culatta is slightly elongated. The salami is boneless and is ready to be sliced. When cut, the slice has a uniform pink color, interspersed with the white parts of the fat. The aroma is intense and characteristic , with light notes of moss and roses. On the palate it is soft, the flavor is sweet, full, enveloping, always delicate.
Nutritional values
If consumed in moderation, it is an excellent food for our well-being . Like other cured meats, it is an important source of high biological value proteins (19.73 grams per 100 grams of product), essential amino acids, iron and zinc.
How to enjoy it
Remove the rind from the Culatta using a sharp knife. The absence of the bone allows you to cut regular slices: the waste is minimal, reduced to the rind and any excess fat. It is best to use a slicer for cutting: the slices must be as thin as a sheet of paper.
It is a great appetizer. You can accompany it with toasted bread and a pinch of butter, you can roll it on breadsticks or pair it with melon or figs.
The recommended wine is a dry aromatic white, a Malvasia dei Colli di Parma is ideal, or a light, fruity and unaged Emilian red, such as a Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosato.
How to store it
Culatta can be stored in a cool, dry environment - the temperature should not exceed 21-22°C. Once sliced, the salami should be placed in the lower part of the refrigerator, taking care to wrap the cut part with a cloth moistened with white wine.