Cinta Senese breeding farm

The “Cinta Senese” breed gets its name from the distinctive white band that wraps around its shoulders and front legs, standing out against its otherwise black coat.

The meat of the Cinta Senese has distinctive organoleptic qualities, due both to the breed’s intrinsic characteristics and to its specific rearing and feeding conditions. Semi-free-range farming and a natural diet have a positive effect on the meat’s flavor and juiciness.

The meat is particularly flavorful, with a firmer texture and a deeper color compared to that of other pigs. In addition, it boasts superior dietary qualities thanks to a higher concentration of unsaturated fatty acids, especially those in the Omega-3 and Omega-6 series.

Compared to other breeds, the lard is richer in oleic acid—known for helping to maintain balanced cholesterol levels—and contains a higher percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The fat, characterized by larger, water-rich cells, is less firm and more fluid, qualities that make it especially pleasant on the palate.