The “Cinta Senese” is an ancient rustic breed of fine pigs, which takes its name from the area of origin, the hills surrounding Siena, and was probably already bred at the time of the Romans. This breed with a dark coat is distinguished from other pigs by a characteristic white band that fastens, "surrounds" the withers, thorax, shoulders, and forelegs and hence the name.
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"Cinta Senese DOP". The meat of this pork which is called "di cinta" (cinta = belt) owes its name to the white fur belt on the back that surrounds its body, which is dark for the remaining part. Already in 1300, it is present in Tuscany, as evidenced by a painting by Lorenzetti. In the painting “Allegory of good government" in the Palazzo Comunale of Siena. The particular aroma of its meat is due to the disciplinary for which it is bred in the wild. The meat of our traditions, simply unique. It is sold with the numbered label of the Consorzio della Cinta Senese.
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The “Cinta Senese” is an ancient rustic breed of fine pigs, which takes its name from the area of origin, the hills surrounding Siena, and was probably already bred at the time of the Romans. This breed with a dark coat is distinguished from other pigs by a characteristic white band that fastens, "surrounds" the withers, thorax, shoulders, and forelegs and hence the name.
Worked with artisan passion with the best cuts of meat and lard that are minced, salted, and flavored with spices, then stuffed into natural casings.
The “Cinta Senese” is an ancient rustic breed of fine pigs, which takes its name from the area of origin, the hills surrounding Siena, and was probably already bred at the time of the Romans. This breed with a dark coat is distinguished from other pigs by a characteristic white band that fastens, "surrounds" the withers, thorax, shoulders, and forelegs and hence the name.
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