Villani Speck

Description

Villani Speck is an Italian delicacy made from a high-quality ham that has been dry-salted, lightly smoked and matured for a long time in fresh mountain air Taste and mouthfeel First impression: tender meat with a delicate dry texture, neither fatty nor watery Main taste: deep and meaty, with a light sweetness and nuances of spice and pepper Smokiness: barely pronounced, like a whisper of smoke — it does not dominate but underlines Finish: soft, warming, staying long in the mouth with a light spiced note. Where and how to serve Thinly sliced; take it out of the fridge shortly before serving and give it 5–10 minutes to come to room temperature Pairings: dark country bread, a soft cheese (brie or mozzarella, say), caramelised onion or fresh fruit (pear, fig) Ideal for antipasti: with olives, pickled vegetables, fragrant herb oil per 100 g