ST. LOUIS, MO – Volpi Foods, Inc., a leader in the specialty food industry and America’s oldest and most prestigious manufacturer of authentic Italian meat products, announces the newest addition to its premium line of artisanal, dry-cured meats – Volpi Speck. 

Volpi Speck is imported directly from northern Italy, in the beautiful distinctive region of Alto Adige.The unique taste and tradition of Volpi’s Speck is one of the most sought after flavor profiles in today’s world of charcuterie. Speck’s rich and savory flavor is best described as a lightly smoked form of traditional prosciutto. 

Speck, a pork product made from boned ham, is brined in a perfect blend of garlic, black pepper, juniper berries and bay leaves. Cold-smoked with sweet-scented maple and beech wood, Speck is aged to perfection for a several months to yield a firm, moist texture. Its savory slices will add a mysterious hint of smoke and salt to any dish. 

“In our search to obtain the finest Speck available, we sought a partner with a common commitment and goal: To create a product with outstanding flavor, that fully conforms to the rules of authentic production, with consistent quality and the highest standards,” states Lorenza Pasetti, President of Volpi Foods, Inc. “This excellence and authenticity is what consumers expect from the Volpi. I am proud to place the Volpi name on a product of such merit.” 

Who purchases products like Speck? There are a vast array of interests, ranging from “foodies” to self-proclaimed chefs to the “hipsters” of the bar and restaurant scene. Artisan dry-cured meats are becoming trendy again with the consumer’s easy access to food and wine related media. Charcuterie, tapas and wine bars, are emerging in cities throughout the U.S. and as a result, authentic cured meats have become noticeably chic and are rapidly increasing their presence in the marketplace. 

Volpi Imported Speck is available in limited production, pre-sliced in 3oz. packages (12 packages per case) through select distributors and retailers throughout the U.S. or via the website. For more information, contact Volpi Foods at 800.288.3439 or visit the website at www.volpifoods.com. 

Speck is one of the many Volpi products that generate VOLPIzazzi! – a simple way to add the authentic taste of Italian passion to everyday meals. It is part of a full line of high-quality, artisan dry-cured Volpi meat products including prosciutto, salami, pancetta, coppa, rotola, and bresaola, among others. 

Volpi Foods, Inc. is a family-owned, global food corporation that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of hand-crafted specialty meat products.