Salumificio Giovanni Fontana - Este (PD) - Veneto

The Giovanni Fontana Salumificio was founded in 1941 in the heart of the historic center of Este, at the foot of the Euganean Hills, by Paola's grandfather, Giovanni Fontana, in an old grain warehouse from 1910, which was later also used as a military barracks: even today, on the wooden headboards, you can still read the numbers of the beds. The company has always been part of the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosciutto Veneto DOP, but it produces a wide range of cured meats, respecting the ancient local artisanal tradition and the expertise passed down from grandfather Giovanni, who also ran the slaughterhouse and processed all cuts of pork. We reached out to Paola with the idea of starting to work with their Prosciutto Veneto, but we understood that it was a bit premature at the moment, as they didn't have enough availability for us. However, during the visit, we were very impressed by some of their roasts, all extremely recognizable for their refined seasoning, which shows careful research and attention to the raw materials used.