Inside the Renieri supply chain: the transparent journey of our Cinta Senese DOP

When you taste a slice of our Renieri Cinta Senese DOP Prosciutto or a good Cinta Senese DOP Salami, you’re savoring the result of a long journey, a path that begins long before the meat arrives in our cellars. That special, authentic, and true flavor has deep roots in our controlled supply chain, a system we’ve built with care and that today we want to tell you about “from the inside,” as if you were here with us. For us at Renieri, food transparency is not just a simple phrase, but a daily commitment. We want to help you understand, with the sincerity of a friend, how we work to guarantee excellence from the very beginning, from the pastures and woods where our animals grow serene and healthy.

The first, fundamental step to obtaining exceptional raw material is choosing who to work with. Our Renieri controlled supply chain is not a cold list of suppliers, but a true network of collaboration, built on solid foundations of trust with partner farms that we select with great attention, here, in the heart of our Tuscany.

. And do you know what the most important criterion for us when choosing who to shake hands with is?

It’s not just their skill in farming, which of course matters, but the sharing of our very own values: deep respect for the animals, for their welfare, and for our wonderful territory.

We work side-by-side with these breeders, who for us are much more than simple collaborators; we consider them almost part of our large extended family. Together, we ensure that our Cinta Senese DOP pigs are raised following not only the strict and important rules of the DOP Production Specifications, but also our own ethical standards, which are sometimes even more stringent.

This means, as we’ve already mentioned, guaranteeing them ample space to move (remember? No more than 10 adult animals per hectare of land!), a natural diet supplemented only with the best Tuscan cereals, strictly non-GMO (such as barley, corn, fava beans, and alfalfa), and, something we care deeply about, no use of preventive antibiotics. These are commitments we make together, because we are convinced that only from healthy, serene animals raised according to nature’s rhythms can truly superior meat be born, the perfect base for our cured meats.

Trust, as we said, is fundamental. But for us at Renieri, it’s not enough on its own. We also need to verify, to check with our own eyes, to be present. That’s why we actively control quality throughout the entire supply chain, at every stage.

We don’t want to bore you with technicalities, but know that we make regular and constant visits to our partner farms.

We go there, we talk to the breeders, we discuss, we carefully observe the animals, we verify that everything is done as it should be: that the DOP Production Specifications are strictly followed, that the diet is correct and of high quality, that the welfare standards we’ve agreed upon are maintained day after day.

This direct control might seem like extra work, an additional effort. But for us, it’s a fundamental guarantee, a pillar of our way of working.

It’s our way of being one hundred percent sure of the raw material that enters our salumificio and of being able to uphold, with pride and seriousness, our promise of food transparency and controlled quality to you.

We want you to know exactly what’s behind every single slice when you choose a Renieri product, how much care and attention

The journey to us: care and respect to the last meter

Once the meat, rigorously Cinta Senese DOP certified, is ready and has passed all our controls and those required by the specifications, its journey begins towards our laboratories here in Poggibonsi. Even this phase, which might seem trivial, is managed with the utmost care. Transportation takes place in full compliance with the cold chain and with all the necessary precautions to best preserve the freshness and unique qualities of this precious raw material. It arrives at our facility ready to be transformed, with our artisan mastery and our usual passion, into the cured meats you know and, we hope, love.

At this point, you might be wondering: but why all this effort, this almost obsessive attention to every detail of the supply chain, right from the birth of the pig? The answer, friends, is simple and at the same time profound: because it is precisely from here, from this care and control, that the true value of our products is born. The excellent quality of our prosciutto, our salamis, our guanciale, does not depend solely on our skill in processing or the patient aging in our cellars. It depends crucially, indispensably, on the extraordinary quality of the raw material we choose.

Meat that comes from animals raised ethically, without stress, free to move and feed on the good and natural things of our territory, is intrinsically healthier, more flavorful, more genuine meat. All the care we put into our ethical and controlled supply chain translates directly into that unique and unmistakable taste, that perfect consistency, and that food safety that we want to guarantee you every time you choose Renieri. It’s a job that requires commitment, dedication, and even some sacrifice, but it gives deep meaning to what we do every day and fills us with pride.

We hope that this small “behind the scenes” journey into our Renieri supply chain has made you feel even closer to our way of working and the values we believe in with all our heart. Our commitment to an ethical and transparent supply chain, which truly goes from farm to table here in Tuscany, is a real pact of trust that we renew every day with you, our customers.

Choosing a Renieri product does not just mean bringing exquisite cured meat home. It also means supporting a system built on loyal collaboration with our breeders, deep respect for animals and the environment that hosts us, and the valorization of our wonderful territory and its most authentic traditions. It means, in a sense, becoming part of a story made of family passion and the continuous pursuit of authentic quality.

Do you have questions about our supply chain, our way of working, or how Renieri quality is born? Feel free to write to us in the comments below or contact us directly. We will be truly happy to answer you with the utmost transparency, as one does among good friends. Thank you for taking this journey with us!