Coppa Corsica

With its powerful flavor, its exquisite perfume mixing herbs and smoky taste, Corsican coppa is a special charcuterie. Both gourmet and distinguished , it accompanies your chic aperitifs and enriches all your original dishes.

Coppa, a Corsican charcuterie of Italian origin

Regional varieties appeared from the 18th century . Each of them now has a different manufacturing process, with an imprint of the terroir where it was developed. And the coppa di Corsica , precisely, has specificities specific to the Isle of Beauty.

A coppa made from “nustrales” pigs

Traditional Corsican charcuterie is made with meat from "nustrales" pigs , which means "ours". These animals live in semi-freedom and feed on wild chestnuts in the scrubland. They are slaughtered at the beginning of winter, after having grown for about a year. Thanks to their lifestyle, they develop flesh with a particularly tasty taste.

The manufacturing process follows strict specifications, because Corsican coppa is a PDO (protected designation of origin) product. It is made from carefully selected pork loin. This part of the meat, located between the neck and the shoulder, is particularly tender. It is a lean, marbled with fat, like a rib steak.

It is then salted and dried, then matured for several months in the open air. During this maturation period, the coppa slowly develops its exquisite flavor and melting texture . Like the majority of Corsican charcuterie, the coppa also undergoes a light smoking which gives it a particular aroma.

How to taste Corsican coppa?

Corsican coppa can be eaten raw or cooked . It contains a portion of fat that gives it all its flavor. To enjoy it properly, you must cut it into thin slices using a sharp knife or a guillotine. All the flavor will explode in your mouth without having to chew for too long. You can accompany the charcuterie with a young red wine or another light and fruity vintage.

As an aperitif , Corsican coppa goes very well with nuts, fruits and vegetables. You can therefore serve it with classic olives and pickles, chutney or even melon and grapes in summer. You can also compose a platter of cold meats and cheeses, garnished with dried fruits.

As a starter or antipasto , don't hesitate to wrap the coppa around grilled vegetables. It is also perfect for a raclette.

In the kitchen , it brings an extra flavor to fresh pasta dishes with new vegetables, a pizza or a risotto. Not forgetting that coppa goes very well with raclette!

It is recommended to store this product at a temperature below 18°C.

This product is subject to desiccation.