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 Wine Salami. 

The unique, old world style of Volpi’s Pinot Grigio and Chianti Wine Salami are among the most authentic and innovative products in today’s world of charcuterie. Made with all natural fresh pork, traditional spices and infused with high quality Pinot Grigio and Chianti wines from Italy, Volpi Wine Salami are dry-cured and aged to perfection. 

“I am very pleased with the exceptional quality and taste we have reached with our new artisan wine salami,” states Lorenza Pasetti, President of Volpi Foods, Inc. and third generation of a distinguished line of accomplished salumieri. “This excellence and authenticity exemplifies the same dedication to making the finest products possible that Volpi has had for more than one hundred years. It’s what we like to call VOLPIzazzi! – the authentic taste of Italian passion found in all of our products.” 

With the consumer’s growing interest in food and wine, authentic cured meats and charcuterie have rapidly increased their presence in the marketplace. According to Michael Ruhlman, co-author of Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking and Curing, food enthusiasts quickly pick up on what professionals do. Artisan-cured meats are becoming trendy among chefs, such as Mario Batali and Michael Chiarello, both of whom have visited and consulted with Volpi Foods for their expertise. 

Volpi Pinot Grigio and Chianti Wine Salami are available in limited production 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. 

Pinot Grigio and Chianti Wine Salami are part of a full line of high-quality, artisan dry-cured Volpi meat products including prosciutto, pancetta, coppa, mortadella, rotola, and bresaola, among others. 

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