Aged lard IGP · Colonnata
Lardo di Colonnata IGP
Pork back fat aged in Carrara marble troughs (conche), with salt, garlic, rosemary and spices. Creamy, melting texture, with a herbaceous and spiced fragrance. The treasure of the village of Colonnata, in the Apuan Alps.
IGPAppellation
Marble troughsAgeing
ColonnataOrigin
LardType
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ITasting notes
Profile
Intensity
MildIntense
Length
ShortLong
Saltiness
Lightly saltedSalty
Meltiness
FirmMelting
Tasting
Appearance
Pearly white, with a fine pink edge, herbs on the surface.
Aroma
Rosemary, garlic, sweet spices.
On the palate
Creamy, melting, balanced salt and spice, fruity finish.
Aromas
RosemaryGarlicPepperSweet spicesMelting texture
Pairings
On warm toasted breadCrostiniFigPan-seared scallops
IIIThe producer
IGP area of Colonnata (Carrara, Tuscany): lard aged in marble troughs following the tradition of the Apuan Alps.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Tuscany, Italy
- Format
- Thin sliced / whole piece
- Packaging
- Sold by weight
- Storage
- Chilled (4–8 °C)
- Reference
- CHA-008
Information
- Type
- Aged lard
- Meat origin
- Pork back fat
- Presentation
- Thin sliced
- Appellation
- IGP
The cured meat