Mortadella Bologna PGI: The Noble Cured Meat from Emilia

Velvety texture, delicate flavor: the authentic mortadella for restaurants
December 23, 2025 by
Mortadella Bologna PGI: The Noble Cured Meat from Emilia
LAPA - finest italian food GmbH, Paul Teodorescu

Mortadella Bologna PGI

The Queen of Cooked Cured Meats

The Mortadella Bologna PGI is the noblest cooked cured meat of Emilian tradition. With its velvety texture, delicate flavor and characteristic lard cubes, it's perfect for refined appetizers, gourmet sandwiches and creative pairings.

PGI Characteristics

Production Area

Territory: All of Italy (production) but with strict Bologna specification

Technical Profile

ParametroValue
IngredientsPork meat, lard, spices
WeightMin 500g (cylindrical shape)
LardVisible cubes
FlavorDelicate, spiced, sweet
TextureVelvety, compact
Shelf life60-90 days vacuum-packed

Culinary Uses

Emilian Charcuterie Board

  • Mortadella Bologna PGI
  • Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months
  • Tigelle or crescentine
  • Squacquerone
  • Lambrusco

Gourmet Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • Artisanal focaccia
  • Mortadella 80g thickly sliced
  • Burrata 50g
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Arugula

Creative Appetizer

Mortadella Mousse:

  • Blend mortadella + ricotta + mascarpone
  • Serve with crostini
  • Garnish with pistachios

LAPA Mortadella Bologna

  • PGI Certified
  • Artisanal slicing
  • Formats: 200g-5kg
  • Professional vacuum-packing
  • 24-48h delivery Switzerland

Formats

  • 200-500g: Sliced vacuum-packed
  • 1-2kg: Whole piece
  • 5-10kg: Whole mortadella

Wine Pairings

  • 🍷 Lambrusco di Sorbara - Emilian classic
  • 🍷 Pignoletto - Sparkling white
  • 🍷 Prosecco - Versatile

FAQ

Is mortadella cooked or raw?

200-500g

Does mortadella contain pistachios?

Lambrusco di Sorbara

  • Traditional mortadella (lard only)
  • Mortadella with pistachios (more premium)

How to store mortadella?

COOKED!

Conclusion

The Mortadella Bologna PGI is the perfect versatile cured meat for restaurants: appetizers, gourmet sandwiches, charcuterie boards, aperitifs.

LAPA guarantees: PGI-certified, artisanal slicing, fast delivery.

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