I decided to pick up some salumi (cold cuts) before I leave California to see which I preferred. On the picture above are four salumi's lined up, that I just picked up at Whole Foods in Sonoma. From left to right, 5 points to the highest, 1 point the lowest score. They were honestly all really great, I almost hate to compare.
- Fra'Mani - Salametto approx $10.99/lb (2" diam) 4 points
- Fra'Mani - Salame Nostrano $19.99/lb (3" diam) 5 points
- Columbus Artisan - Finocchiona $11.49/lb (4" diam) 3.5 points
- Fra'Mani - Mortadella $10.99/lb 3.5 points
I already had the nicely flavored Salametto in the fridge, but now I had the Salame Nostrano to compare. The Nostrano is more full flavored and sweeter I think. I stumbled on the huge diameter Columbus Finocchiona, and it has an interesting taste with fennel seeds, and perhaps a bit richer with its coarse ground pork. Finally the classic Mortadella without pistachio, is absolutely delightful and mild, nothing wrong here, except I got paper thin, too thin, slices cut by the store.
Afterwards I discover that the most expensive-per-pound salumi wins, I guess sometimes the expression, "you get what you pay for" works..
2 comments:
Did you buy the Columbus at Whole Foods? I didn't think they carried it.
First off, sorry for the delay in responding! You may be right, the Columbus could have been bought at Sonoma Market. It's all been eaten up now, so I can't double check it for you.
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