Every day we work with care to offer high-quality specialities. But there is an extra element: in Golfera, the passion for good food and great flavours is combined with the gastronomic and productive excellence of Emilia-Romagna, a tradition that has its roots in our territory. It is from here that the desire to innovate while respecting our history is born, with cured meats that tell the deep bond between the land and the table.
Goodness lives here: in the heart of Emilia-Romagna
The taste for good food, the authentic welcome and the desire to share the pleasures of life are at the heart of our land and continue to inspire our work and the search for excellence. To continue to guarantee authentic specialities of Italian cold cuts, in 2020 we acquired a ham factory in Collecchio, in the heart of the Parma area, renowned for Parma Ham D.O.P. Traditional wisdom, innovative creativity and gastronomic inspirations are born from the territory. Here, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, genuine and quality products take shape, the result of a tradition that combines taste and competence.
Selection of raw materials and quality
Each phase of the processing of Golfera raw hams is guided by the search for the highest quality. For this reason, our experts follow the production process step by step and ensure that each product meets high quality standards. The origin and the territory in particular count from the first step: the choice of raw materials. Suffice it to say that 90% of the pork comes from carefully selected Italian farms, half of which are in Emilia-Romagna. We also prefer medium-small suppliers within 100 km of Collecchio, to maintain a close link with tradition and guarantee the highest quality.
The range of excellences produced in Collecchio
In the Collecchio plant we produce the original San Valentino, Parma hams D.O.P. in various formats and weights and the sweet or smoked Cuor di Fesa, obtained from particularly lean thighs. A complete assortment that meets the different needs of the market, faithful to the tradition of Parma Ham and linked to the historical processes signed by Golfera.
San Valentino, at the heart of tradition
In addition to our Parma hams D.O.P, among the excellences of Golfera production in Collecchio, the San Valentino ham stands out. The latter is distinguished by its unique and meticulous production process, which has been perfected over decades with fundamental characteristics and steps:
- 100% Italian meats
- Boned when fresh, before salting
- reduced manual salting, to enhance the sweetness
- unique aromatic bouquet
- aging in a controlled environment
The result is a ham with a full and harmonious flavour, which represents the perfect synthesis of tradition and craftsmanship.
At the table, San Valentino is ideal for an appetizer with rustic bread and fresh figs, or as the protagonist of a platter together with aged cheeses and red wines. It is also perfect for enhancing hot dishes, such as risottos or savoury pies, where its natural sweetness adds character without covering the other flavours.
Cuor di San Valentino: the culatta with a sweet and fragrant taste
Cuor di San Valentino is a culatta with a distinctive shape, aged 12 months and obtained from the processing of the most prized part of the ham, with a natural soft, sweet and fragrant taste. Each phase, from the selection of the thighs to the aging, is designed to preserve the authenticity of the flavour and the delicacy of the meats. The result is a cured meat that tells of our land in every slice, the heart of the ham par excellence.
Also appreciated by chefs for its versatility, it is ideal to be enjoyed on its own or to enrich platters, gourmet sandwiches and elegant appetizers. Its balance between sweetness and savouriness makes it perfect for those who love a genuine, but refined taste.
Authentic flavours, from Collecchio to the world
Passionate about taste and tradition, we work every day to bring the quality and aromas of the past to the table, in Italy and in the world. In our Prosciuttificio di Collecchio, the typical flavours of Emilia-Romagna take shape, the result of experience and artisan care.
From here a product is born that tells of our land and carries its character everywhere: from Italian kitchens to the tables of Europe and America, where Parma Raw Ham has always been recognized as one of the most authentic symbols of Made in Italy.
