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Every story begins in a magical place to be told: a perfect spot where tradition, passion, and great taste reside. Just six kilometers from the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano, in Valpolicella, is the small locality "Moro Freoni", where many years ago Angelo Freoni, known as "Il Moro", turned his passion for local traditional products into something more that would accompany him throughout his life. Thus were born his small trattoria and a butcher shop, both family-run, which aimed to create dishes and meats of absolute excellence for the small town.
Dosolina was not just Angelo's wife; she was a real cornerstone of the traditional trattoria and butcher shop, born from her husband’s unbounded love for meat processing. Her experience, techniques, and love for cured meats became the cardinal points of the family.
Often there are no "secrets in the craft"; sometimes, it only takes a lot of passion, dedication, and humility to achieve one's dreams, and that’s how it was for Angelo Freoni, the family’s mentor. It was in this spirit that Angelo decided to take the extra step and transform his butcher shop into a true laboratory of typical delicacies: in 1926, the Salumificio Freoni Danzi was born. Thanks to the strategic location of this area, which bordered the State Road of Brenner, business began to develop significantly. Il Moro proved to be a forerunner of his time as well as a jovial man full of interests: he opened a tavern whose license belonged to the mother of his wife, Dosolina, who was the backbone of the business. A sort of “autogrill” emerged, providing customers with various services. He was one of the first merchants to understand the power of advertising by placing promotional signs along the provincial road for kilometers with offers and discounts.
The work and passion of founder Angelo Freoni are carried on today by his descendants: the management of the salumificio has reached the fourth generation. Their passion, experience in the careful selection of raw materials, and their craftsmanship have created and continue to create the great story of Salumificio Freoni Danzi.
The heirs of Grandfather Angelo who decided to carry on the tradition, love, and passion for this work are Danzi Adriano and Freoni Angiolina, Giampaolo and Ginetta Danzi, Alice and Annapaola Danzi.
The brand "Moro Freoni", created in honor of mentor Angelo, is a gourmet line of Salumificio Freoni Danzi distinguished by high-quality products. The meats are carefully selected by experts before being lovingly and passionately handcrafted to create unique, renowned products throughout the territory.
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All products that come from the Salumificio are handcrafted with respect for the environment and raw materials to further enhance the quality of the meat. The hands of the artisans at the salumificio create products beloved by all, such as Roast Beef, whose beef is carefully selected by experts. In the preparation phase, natural aromas and spices are used to give a unique flavor to this prized meat. The salt crust cooking significantly enhances the taste and nutritional properties, ensuring the customer only receives excellent products. The texture of this excellent Roast Beef is very tender and flavorful.
Among the most beloved and appreciated products by customers is Speckotto, a cooked ham made from carefully selected thighs, smoked only with fine woods—a true delicacy. Its taste is unique and delicate, and it is steamed with the classic traditional method of Salumificio Freoni Danzi. This product, handcrafted by artisans, is naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and allergen-free, allowing everyone to enjoy its goodness and uniqueness.
The artisans working at the salumificio are committed to quality and the refinement of unique flavors, such as that of Salame Nostrano al'aglio. We are talking about a salami with an intense and flavorful taste. The salami is a typical product of Venetian culinary tradition that requires a lean and sweet mixture. A delicacy indeed.
For the salame nostrano, only premium meats from Italian pigs are used, handcrafted with the traditional method that characterizes the Freoni Danzi family. After a maturation period ranging from 60 to 90 days, a genuine, quality salami that is irresistibly good is ready.
Another flagship product of Salumificio Freoni Danzi is the salted lean meat, obtained from a careful selection of adult beef. The part used for this salami is the heart of the lean meat. The salting process involves immersing the lean meat in a tank with brine enriched with herbs and spices, which is regularly massaged to enhance the flavor. Salted lean meat can be served as a carpaccio, seasoned with shavings of grana and balsamic glaze. It can also be served cooked with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Renowned, sought after, and envied, the "Il Ghiotto" ham from Salumificio Freoni Danzi is a true excellence that can be found not only on our tables but also in the kitchens of the greatest chefs in Verona and all over Italy. To create this extraordinary product, only the best national pork thighs are selected, using the best central part.
The preparation of this excellence is very delicate: brine is injected with a low siringature, which imparts an unmistakable taste and aroma. The meat is then gently massaged for 48 hours, filled with Brontë pistachios and Sultana raisins, and subsequently tied by hand. Finally, it is roasted exclusively, resulting in a unique high-quality ham thanks to its particular taste and phenomenal tenderness.
Salumificio Freoni Danzi offers a wide selection of cooked cured meats, meticulously handcrafted to ensure always high-quality products. One of the flagship products is rustic Roman porchetta, a cured meat with a unique taste given by the particular preparation of the pork, processed with a balanced mixture of natural herbs and spices. The slow dry cooking makes it crispy and fragrant, with a meat ideal for appetizers and sandwiches.
Among the tastiest and most flavorful cooked cured meats, we find fesetta with herbs. We are talking about a product made with a lean pork cut, and the smoked cooking with fine woods gives it a unique and unmistakable flavor. The fesetta is then covered with natural herbs to flavor it.
Another ready-to-use cooked product from Salumificio Freoni Danzi is the stewed carré, made exclusively from national loins. It undergoes a smoked cooking process with fine woods: natural smoking gives the final product a slightly smoky taste that's pleasant on the palate. Ideal to serve as a second course with various sides like grilled vegetables.
You can't miss out on the magnificent shank from Freoni Danzi, a fresh shank seasoned with salt and spices, packaged in special aluminum bags, and then steamed. This particular type of cooking guarantees excellent tenderness while ensuring longer preservation. The pre-cooked shank needs only to be reheated and roasted and finally enjoyed in good company. It’s a must-try with roasted potatoes, a delight!
Finally, among the cooked cured meats produced in this nest of quality is the cotechino: this is a product made with top-quality national pork. The meat is ground and flavored with natural herbs to enhance its goodness and give it a unique touch. The cotechino is a typical artisanal specialty of high quality, also referred to as "El Codeghin" in the Venetian dialect. It is a delicious second course typical of the Christmas holidays and must be served hot with a side of purée, lentils, sauerkraut, or spinach. A true delight that deserves to be tasted!
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Always lovers of excellence, the experts at Salumificio Freoni Danzi have always selected only high-quality meats, such as chicken, which is very light and easy to digest, highly recommended especially in low-calorie diets and for children's diets. Thanks to its delicate and simple flavor, it is ideal for creating many recipes that best satisfy even the most refined palates. The salumificio offers a chicken breast with curry and orange where the chicken is first steamed in vacuum, seasoned with julienne of orange zest, and covered with a light sprinkle of curry. It is a very tender, light, and tasty product.
Another very delicate and flavorful product is the chicken breast with herbs: steamed in vacuum and then flavored with various types of aromatic herbs. It can be presented as a sliced dish, in strips, or in a creamy version with lemon juice.
Turkey meat, like chicken, is very delicate and has a light taste. The roasted turkey breast is an absolutely must-try product: it is prepared with half turkey breasts that are gently massaged with natural herbs and then steamed before being roasted to give them a very tasty crispy exterior that makes the product flaky and irresistibly good.
Cured meats produced with chicken and turkey meats are very light, lean, and have an irresistible taste due to their simplicity.
A wonderful woman, lover of cooking, natural and genuine flavors, creator of many tasty recipes: Grandma Angiolina is a fundamental figure in the tradition of the salumificio. Grandma Angiolina was the cook of the Freoni Danzi trattoria, and over her many years of activity, she devised incredible, unique, and tasty recipes to best enhance the flavors and quality of prime meat. Her kitchen experience, born from dedication and passion, gave life to one of the most beloved secret recipes: tripe Angiolina-style.
The salumificio Freoni Danzi thus offers already prepared tripe, created specifically following an ancient recipe. But a small secret of this recipe has been revealed to us: an essential feature is precisely the repeated steaming wash of raw tripe. Only after this is the meat cooked in a braising pot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and other strictly natural ingredients, as it is free from preservatives.
Grandma Angiolina wanted to pass on to future generations not just a simple dish, but something more. The recipes, now ancient and traditional, are a true culinary heritage because they preserve the true genuine and traditional flavors of the past.
The products of Salumificio Freoni Danzi are a true excellence of Valpolicella and are all to be discovered: we at Spaghetti & Mandolino cherish tradition and excellence, which is why you will find the best Freoni Danzi cured meats in our e-commerce too!
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