What it is
Finocchiona is a Tuscan cured pork salami flavoured with fennel, supplied here as a half piece of approximately 1.5 kg and identified in the product name as PGI. Its soft, fragrant profile is built around the warm, sweet aroma of fennel seeds and flowers.
Producer and format
Bernardini is the named producer in this reference. The half-piece format is suited to professional slicing, with the approximate weight helping the kitchen plan preparation and service. The piece can be cut as needed instead of opening a complete large salami at once.
Product profile
The profile combines pork salami with a clear fennel character and a tender texture. The aromatic seasoning makes each slice recognisable on a mixed board while keeping the product versatile for panini, schiacciata and cold preparations.
Professional uses and quantities
Slice it thinly for charcuterie boards, aperitivo and tasting menus, or use it in panini, schiacciata and cold buffets. Pair it with pecorino, fresh figs or a Tuscan red. Plan portions by the recipe and service format, weighing the approximate piece before preparation.
Errors to avoid
Do not slice the whole half piece before demand is known, leave the cut surface exposed to air, or store it beside strong odours. Do not promise a fixed yield from an approximate-weight piece; calculate portions from the product actually received.
Storage and handling
Keep the product refrigerated at 0-4°C, protect it with suitable wrapping and use a clean knife. After cutting, rewrap the exposed surface and consume within a few days, following the product instructions.
LAPA logistics in Switzerland
LAPA supplies refrigerated cured meats to professional customers across Switzerland, including restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and delicatessens. The half-piece format can be scheduled into a cold-chain order and prepared for service on arrival.
Who it is for
For restaurants, caterers and specialist food businesses that want an aromatic Italian salami for boards, aperitivo, panini and cold buffets, especially when fennel is part of the intended flavour profile.
