Crafted in the tradition of Italy's master norcini, this Prosciutto Speciale is made from rare-breed American heritage pigs that are pasture-raised by independent family farms and slowly cured on the bone using time-honored Italian methods. The extended aging process allows each ham to develop a delicate, marbled texture and an elegant flavor with notes of sweet pork, toasted nuts, and a subtle savory finish. Made with little more than exceptional pork, salt, and time, every ham reflects the unique character of the heritage breeds from which it came.
Thinly sliced, it is exceptional on charcuterie boards, paired with Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh mozzarella, ripe melon, figs, or crusty bread. It also elevates sandwiches, wraps beautifully around asparagus or stone fruit, and adds a luxurious finishing touch to pizzas, pastas, and salads. Its rich yet delicate flavor is best enjoyed with simple accompaniments that allow the quality of the prosciutto to shine.
Founded by acclaimed Tuscan chef Cesare Casella, Casella's Salumi brings generations of Italian salumi-making tradition to the United States. Working exclusively with Heritage Foods USA and a network of small family farms raising rare-breed, pasture-raised pigs, Casella produces cured meats that honor old-world craftsmanship while celebrating the quality of American agriculture. His Prosciutto Speciale earned the 2020 Good Food Award for Charcuterie, reflecting the company's unwavering commitment to exceptional ingredients, traditional methods, and authentic Italian flavor.