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Contrada Ragna, 61, Scerni, Chieti, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, ItalyBuy online directly from the producer:
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Ventricina del Vastese from Fattorie del Tratturo is a traditional cured meat product from the Abruzzo region. This dry sausage is made from carefully selected pork, seasoned with aromatic spices, including red pepper, garlic, and salt, which give it a rich, spicy flavor.
The meat is carefully chopped and ground, then naturally dried, contributing to its distinctive texture and intense taste. Through the aging process, the sausage develops a rich flavor, with subtle smoky notes and spiciness that are characteristic of this type of cured meat.
Fattorie del Tratturo is a renowned producer of cured meats located in the Abruzzo region, in the small Italian village of Scerni. The company was founded in 1993 by brothers Antonio and Luigi Di Lello, with the aim of preserving and enhancing the traditional production of meat delicacies native to this region.
Their specialty is Ventricina del Vastese, a cured meat delicacy made using an authentic recipe. The meat for their products comes from selected farms in central Italy, with a particular focus on free-range pig farming, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and chemical-free feed.