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Renieri cured meats ‘crafted with art’: our choice for authentic quality
When we say our cured meats are "crafted with art" (fatti ad arte), for us at the Renieri family, it's not just a nice way to describe them. It's a true declaration of intent, a promise we make to you and to ourselves, and one that guides our work every single day. You see, nowadays, those who produce food products often find themselves at a crossroads: on one side, there's the path of fast, standardized production, where everything is optimized for large volumes; on the other, there's the path of craftsmanship, made of slower times, a lot of manual work,...
The flavor of Tuscany: how territory and diet make Renieri cured meats unique
Have you ever savored one of our Renieri cured meats and thought: "But where does this special, authentic flavor come from?" Of course, our artisan craftsmanship and family recipes play an important role, but there's an even deeper secret, an almost magical link that connects our products to the land they originate from. We're talking about the Tuscan "terroir": it's not just a somewhat French word, but the very essence of our region – the air you breathe, the lush woods, the changing seasons, and even the cereals that grow under our sun. Today, we want to take you on...
Cinta Senese: a symbol to save of Tuscan biodiversity
When we admire a Cinta Senese peacefully grazing in our woods, with its unmistakable white stripe on its dark coat, we're not just looking at a beautiful animal. We are observing a living piece of Tuscan biodiversity, a precious heritage that, not many years ago, we seriously risked seeing disappear forever. Often, when we talk about biodiversity, our minds race to exotic forests or distant species, but the truth is that nature's richness, the real kind, also hides here, in indigenous Italian breeds like our Cinta, animals that history and our territory have shaped, making them unique. Today, we...
Cinta Senese History, Origins, and Characteristics of a Unique Breed
Have you ever heard of the Cinta Senese?Perhaps you've seen it, with its elegant black coat interrupted by a distinctive white band that encircles its chest, almost like a unique scarf. This magnificent animal is much more than just a Tuscan pig: it's a living piece of our agricultural and gastronomic history, a true symbol of the deep bond that unites humans, animals, and this wonderful region of Tuscany. Today, with the simplicity and passion of those who live this land every day, we want to tell you about the ancient origins, unique characteristics, and importance of this truly...