Cinta Senese

What is the Cinta Senese?

Cinta Senese is the name of a breed of domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus), typical of the province of Siena (Tuscan city located in central Italy).

Like the Nero dei Nebrodi, due to its dark color and the tendency to live better in the semi-wild or wild state, the Cinta Senese is also often associated with the Pata Negra, a prized breed of pig, typical of the Iberian peninsula. On the other hand, the Cinta Senese is distinguished by the classic band (or band) of skin and light fur present on the chest, behind the shoulders of the animal.
Today, this breed is bred exclusively for food and for the conservation of the same breed (over 1,000 years old).

The most famous foods based on Cinta Senese are preserved meats.