Sarnano Local Products and Shops
The local products of Sarnano, in the province of Macerata, come from the cooking of mountain people and farming families. The most representative product is ciauscolo, the town's signature cured meat. Alongside it are sheep's milk cheeses, artisanal bread baked in wood-fired ovens and crostata al torrone, a handmade tart.
The village at the foot of the Sibillini Mountains holds the Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag) of the Touring Club Italiano and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (the most beautiful villages in Italy). Further down are the local shops and producers. Before visiting the town, it helps to know what to look for on the counters and in the shop windows.
The addresses
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- BakeryGranforno, SarnanoBakery · Sarnano · 200 m from the center
- Butcher and pork productsSalumi Monterotti, SarnanoButcher and pork products · Sarnano · 200 m from the center
- Butcher and pork productsMacelleria Faricelli, SarnanoButcher and pork products · Sarnano · 200 m from the center
- Wine shop and wineryDecantautore, SarnanoWine shop and winery · Sarnano · 200 m from the center
- BakeryLe Fornarette di Prosperi Moreno, SarnanoBakery · Sarnano · 200 m from the center
- Farm (cereals and legumes)Azienda Agricola Bernabucci Giulio, SarnanoFarm (cereals and legumes) · Sarnano · 1.7 km from the center
- Farm shopFattoria Tesei Giovanni, SarnanoFarm shop · Sarnano · 2.0 km from the center
- Farm shopIl Tesoro dei Sibillini di Tidei Mauro e Marica, SarnanoFarm shop · Sarnano · 3.4 km from the center
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Sarnano local products: what to buy
The first product to take home is ciauscolo. It is made from pork belly, shoulder and trimmings of prosciutto and loin, finely ground. The soft mixture is seasoned with salt, black pepper and crushed garlic, then stuffed into natural casing and aged for at least 15 days. It is a spreadable salami, also referred to with the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) designation. It is eaten as a snack, with an aperitif or with bread in a packed lunch.
Ciauscolo is usually served with a slice of fresh bread, strictly without salt, together with pecorino cheese or ricotta. The sheep's milk cheeses of the Sibillini have a bold flavor and a long aging. The area also offers other cured meats, game and legumes. Artisanal bread baked in wood-fired ovens completes the picture.
Among the sweets, crostata al torrone stands out, a true Sarnano original made with candied fruit and nuts. According to the official description of the area, it is made exclusively by hand with almonds, hazelnuts and spices and baked in a wood-fired oven to achieve its typical crunch. It goes well with a small glass of long-aged vino cotto ("cooked wine"). At Easter, unglazed ciambelle (ring-shaped cakes) are traditional, eaten together with cured meats.
Those looking for products tied to mountain cooking will also find handmade pasta, and the surrounding woods yield various kinds of truffles throughout the year. Among the dishes to taste rather than buy are oven-baked polentone and vincisgrassi.
Sarnano local products: map of the shops
The businesses on this page are shops and producers in and around Sarnano, each with its own page. They are Granforno, Salumi Monterotti, Il Tesoro dei Sibillini di Tidei Mauro e Marica, Decantautore, Le Fornarette di Prosperi Moreno, the Macelleria Faricelli Riccardo, the Fattoria Tesei Giovanni and the Azienda Agricola Bernabucci Giulio.
Not all the businesses are in the historic center. For this reason it is worth checking the location of each business on the map before planning the tour. Opening hours and contact details are on the individual pages. For countryside shops it is wise to check them before setting out.
A tour of the shops pairs well with a visit to the village, described in things to do in Sarnano. Those planning to stay several days can check the where to stay in Sarnano page.