Please note this item has a Best Before date of 21/05/2014 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a superb quality cured meat at a great price. Last piece remaining!

This Fennel salame or Finocchiona is made by Gelli Salumi from near Siena in Tuscany. Our best selling salame, made from premium quality pork with the addition of wild fennel seeds and aromatic Tuscan herbs. It is expertly prepared using timeless Tuscan artisan curing processes by the maestro himself, 80 year old Signor Gelli. (We've been to visit Signor Gelli at his workshop on numerous occasions and after well over half a century of working with cured meats, his boyish enthusiasm as he speaks about his latest batch of creations is contagious and enthralling to behold. Great character!)

It has a soft texture and really does melt in your mouth. The herbs and wild fennel extend their flavours and combine perfectly with the lean pork during the curing process to produce a stunning version of this Tuscan classic. Guaranteed hit as part of a platter of antipasti at the dinner table and makes wonderful sandwiches as well.

From Certaldo, near Siena in Tuscany.

This is the large salame version. Also available in mini versions (appr 500g and 180g) and larger catering sizes up to 3kg.

NB this is an artisan cured meat made by hand and weights may differ slightly. Only £16.99/kg.

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 30/04/2014 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a outstanding Parmesan cheese at a great price. Last piece remaining!

This is a multi award winning Parmesan cheese from the classic Pamigiano Reggiano DOP mountain area around Bologna and Modena.

A Parmesan cheese so young isn't easy to find in the UK. It is mild and creamy and is much softer than the older more traditional parmesans, but with all the goodness common to all Parmesans.

Use it much as you would a fine cheddar. Loved by adults and children alike, its vibrant, fresh creamy taste makes it unbeatable in salads or on sandwiches. Lovely on its own too!

This Parmigiano Reggiano is making its debut in the UK and you will be hard pushed to find a better one! (and if you do we would love to know about it!).

About the Producers: Caseificio Fior di Latte

Situated in the beautiful mountain area of the Parmesan DOP region surrounded by lush green meadows, the conditions are perfect for milk production. The dairy is a cooperative of over 100 small farms that produce small quantities of excellent milk destined for cheese production.

Artisan experts then transform this milk using timeless methods to produce this lovely Parmesan cheese which is only sold in 2 small local shops near the farm. This Parmesan has won many awards including 2 gold medals at the Cheese Olympics in Verona! It's older brother, the 30 month parmesan, has won the Double Gold at the 2010 Great taste awards, the "Oscars" of quality food in the UK.

NB. This is an artisan cheese and is hand cut so weights may vary slightly.

These delicious and wholesome giant lentils are part of the Dedicato range (see below for description) by Granoro.

They are from an ancient lentil variety which thrives in the fertile soils and Mediterranean sunshine of the Alta Murgia National Park in Puglia. They are large, dark green and have a delightful nutty sweetness about them, with notes of grass and woody aftertaste. They also hold their shape and firmness superbly when cooking and are perfect for Italian and North African cuisine.

Lentils are a great source of protein and fibre. They are free of fat, cholesterol and gluten and hardly have any calories!

The Dedicato Range by Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro - Granoro

Puglia is a region of astonishing beauty and diversity but it also enjoys another distinction which perhaps isn't so well known in the UK; its outstanding farm produce.

The remarkable quality of vegetables, olives, cereals and legumes from Puglia is the tangible end result of an extraordinary terroir and centuries of farming tradition. The Dedicato Range of products celebrates the best Puglia has to offer - genuine products that are healthy and delicious. It also aims to help maintain sustainable farming in the area.

STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM

All the produce is cultivated in limited quantities on small farms in the region using traditional methods, then expertly transformed into the final product by a small group of local artisan companies. No supermarkets or large distributers are involved in what is an intimate process of bringing the consumer much closer to the producer.

The range includes pasta from select durum wheat varieties; wonderful cherry tomatoes and olive oil from Castel del Monte; Lentils and chickpeas from Altamura and the Alta Murgia National Park. They are all ancient varieties once commonly produced in the area until large-scale farming and industrial production meant the laborious working methods and small yields were no longer sustainable. Now thanks to projects like the Dedicato line, they are now making a comeback.

All the products carry a double seal of quality as they undergo regular and scrupulous quality checks by 2 independent bodies. They also have guaranteed traceable provenance.

DEDICATO LENTILS FROM THE ALTA MURGIA NATIONAL PARK, ALTAMURA

These special lentils are known as Altamura or Giant lentils. They were once the most sought after and cultivated in Italy and had a huge success in the US and Canada in the 1950s. However, from the 70s with the advent of industrial production and mass commercialisation, they were gradually replaced by more profitable, lower quality lentils and their cultivation practically vanished. It is now slowly making a comeback as more discerning consumers discover its taste and nutritional value is superior to most lentils on the market today.

Another aim of the Dedicato range of products is to help preserve the biodiversity of the land and safeguard its heritage of taste and tradition. For this reason farming is strictly controlled and only small sustainable areas are cultivated naturally with low environmental impact.

Another masterpiece from the Dal Colle bakery in Verona. Classic soft and fragrant Pandoro with a luscious filling of Zabaione cream.

Zabaione is a light cream of egg yolk, sugar and sweet, aromatic Marsala wine. It is delicious with the soft, fragrant pandoro cake and makes an original treat for any occasion. Try it with strawberries or peaches!

Dal Colle have been producing delicious cakes since 1896. Today they still use the original century old artisan recipes based on quality ingredients including traditional natural sourdough and slow leavening processes.

A true work of art at an incredible price!

Best Before: 15/06/14

Cantuccini are one of Italy's most famous biscotti and ours from the Belli Biscottificio are a superb example.

The combination of the finest raw materials - quality arabica coffee, fresh pasteurised eggs and best butter - with the passion and expertise of the Belli family make an outstanding biscuit. The Belli family has been producing cantuccini since 1958 and still today strictly adhere to the family recipes of Tuscan pastry cooking.

These coffee cantuccini look good and taste even better! Cantuccini are perfect for dipping into tea, coffee or as an after dinner treat with a Vinsanto or sweet dessert wine.

They come in lovely gift box. An outstanding price/quality product!

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 12/05/2014 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a high quality cured meat at a great price. Last piece remaining!

The Ventricina Piccante is a classic salami made from quality pork meat which is coarsely ground and seasoned with pepper, ground peperoncino chillies and paprika. It is cured for around 60 days and presents a lovely red/brown colour.

Ventricina is very tasty with a delightful warming chilli kick which slowly develops in the mouth.

Only £17.29/kg