Salumificio Coati - Slow-Cooked Ham from the Valpolicella

L'arte della salumeria dalla Valpolicella — Tradizione familiare, Lenta Cottura e 5 Spilli dalla guida L'Espresso
February 28, 2026 by
Salumificio Coati - Slow-Cooked Ham from the Valpolicella
LAPA - finest italian food GmbH, Paul Teodorescu

Salumificio F.lli Coati

Great charcuterie is not produced faster. It is produced better. That is the principle behind Coati — and the reason LAPA chose them.

A Family Legacy from the Valpolicella

Based in Marano di Valpolicella (VR), Via Monti Lessini 36, Salumificio F.lli Coati is a family business where the craft of cured meats has been refined across generations. Today, siblings Beatrice, Giampaolo and Federica lead the company — honouring their parents' tradition while meeting the standards of modern professional kitchens.

Their guiding principle: "It is with patience that everything gains its unique flavour."

With a share capital of 6 million euros, Coati combines artisan expertise with the reliability that professional buyers require: consistent quality, predictable supply, no compromises.

Industry Recognition

5 Spilli

Maximum score in the L'Espresso guide "I Salumi d'Italia" for the slow-cooked ham. The most rigorous benchmark in the Italian charcuterie sector — and Coati reached the top.

Marano di Valpolicella (VR) — Italy

The Slow-Cooking Method

At the heart of Coati's production is Lenta Cottura — a three-stage process designed for one purpose: to produce cooked ham of measurably superior quality. The result is tender, naturally pink meat with clean flavour and no artificial additives.

1. Selection

Only whole hind legs of the highest grade. Quality in the finished product starts with uncompromising raw material selection.

2. Marinating

Natural aromatics, controlled timing. The process is respected — no shortcuts that would compromise the final flavour profile.

3. Slow Cooking

Controlled temperatures over extended time. Noble meat proteins are preserved, delivering tenderness that holds up on the plate.

7 Product Lines

A complete range covering every need of the professional kitchen — from antipasti boards to sandwich counters and gourmet platters.

  • Cooked Ham — The Lenta Cottura line from whole hind legs: flagship product, awarded 5 Spilli.
  • Salami — Ventricina piccante, Napoli, Milano and Spianata: traditional curing, bold character.
  • Pancetta — Mild and smoked varieties, suited to professional gastronomy.
  • Speck — Beechwood smoked, carrying the distinctive flavour of northern Italian tradition.
  • Specialities — Bresaola and premium products for fine dining and discerning operators.
  • Gastronomy — Mortadella with pistachios and high-quality prepared meats for menus that stand out.
  • Slices and Cubes — Pre-portioned formats ready to use: kitchen efficiency without quality loss.
  • Mister Bar — High-yield line for bars, toasts and paninis: practical, consistent, reliable.

Coati Products in the LAPA Catalogue

These are the Coati products we stock regularly for our clients across Switzerland — selected for quality, consistency and professional performance:

ProductFormat
Prosciutto Cotto Blupiece of 8 kg
Prosciutto Cotto AQ Dolce "I Love Cotto"piece of ~9 kg
Salame Ventricina Piccantewhole piece of 4 kg
Spianata Piccantewhole piece of 2.5 kg
Salame Napoliwhole piece of ~1.5 kg
Mortadella con Pistacchiohalf piece of 3.5 kg
Salame Milanowhole piece of 4 kg
Salsiccia Piccante Drittapiece of ~1.2 kg (12 pc/crt)
Spianata Romanapiece of 2.5 kg

Why LAPA Works with Coati

Among the more than 2,000 products in our catalogue, Coati holds a distinct position. Multi-generational family ownership, an exclusive slow-cooking technique, the highest critical recognition, and a complete product range: these are objective reasons to trust a supplier. What confirms that trust is the consistency — delivery after delivery, season after season.

As your Swiss food wholesaler, we handle selection, logistics and delivery so that Coati products reach your kitchen in optimal condition, every time.

Questions about a product or ordering terms? Call us: +41 76 361 70 21

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