CLAI's Roman Traditions Box gathers three products from Lazio's cured meat tradition: Salamella, long-aged Corallina salami, and cured Guanciale. A selection designed for those who want to cook with authentic ingredients, or for those looking for a gourmet gift with a distinct identity.
There are no compromises inside the box: each product is chosen for its specific role in Roman cuisine, from farmers' breakfasts to Sunday dinners.
The stars of the Roman Traditions Box
Each included product is the result of specific processing, with times and techniques that are not interchangeable. It's not a generic assortment of Lazio cured meats: it's a selection with a logical purpose.
Salamella: simplicity that tastes like home
The two Salamella included in the box (approx. 500g each) represent one of the most deeply rooted cured meats in Lazio's rural tradition. It was the meal of farm laborers: bread and salamella, nothing else. A balance between lean and fat that still makes it recognizable when sliced: compact slice, intense red color, distinct aroma.
Serve at room temperature, sliced with a knife, with homemade bread. A Lazio red wine completes the experience.
Long-Aged Corallina Salami: the elegance of time
Long-Aged Corallina (approx. 1 kg) is one of the benchmarks of Roman charcuterie. Over five weeks of slow aging in dedicated cells give it a complex aromatic profile and an intense but not overpowering taste. Generous size, compact texture, warm notes on the palate.
Before slicing, leave it at room temperature for at least 30 minutes: this will help its aromas fully develop. It's perfect on a festive charcuterie board alongside aged cheeses, or as an appetizer for an important lunch.
Cured Guanciale: the heart of Roman cuisine
CLAI's Cured Guanciale slab (approx. 300g) is the defining ingredient of three of Rome's most iconic dishes: carbonara, amatriciana, and gricia. They wouldn't exist without it.
The processing is meticulous: about three months of aging, manual flavoring with freshly ground black pepper, fresh blended red garlic, and selected spices. The result is an intense aroma and a savoriness that distributes evenly during cooking.
Cut it into thick strips and slowly brown it in a pan without adding any fat. From then on, the cooking does the rest.
How to use the box products
Appetizer: start with Salamella
Slice it thinly and serve it with lightly toasted homemade bread, black olives, and young pecorino cheese. If you want something warmer, a few minutes in the oven on croutons with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil is enough to transform it into a rustic and straightforward appetizer.
As for wine, a Cesanese del Piglio pairs well with the savoriness of Salamella.
Charcuterie Board: Corallina at the center
Corallina is typical of Roman Easter festivities, but it's suitable for any occasion throughout the year. Excellent on its own with crispy Roman pizza bianca, or on a charcuterie board with Roman-style artichokes, aged cheeses, and artisanal pickled vegetables.
For pairings: a Cesanese del Lazio enhances its aromatic depth.
Main Courses: guanciale enters the kitchen
With CLAI's Cured Guanciale slab, you can build an entire Roman menu:
- Gricia, with crispy guanciale and Pecorino Romano;
- Amatriciana, adding peeled tomatoes and chili pepper;
- Carbonara, with egg yolk, Pecorino, and freshly ground black pepper.
If you prefer a white wine to contrast the savoriness of the guanciale, a Frascati Superiore is the most consistent choice with Lazio tradition.
When to give it as a gift
The Roman Traditions Box works as a gift in various contexts, not just at Christmas.
Christmas Gift
During the holidays, it's a concrete alternative to pre-packaged hampers. The packaging is well-designed, the products are identifiable and have a story to tell. For those who love to cook, it's a gift that is genuinely used, not just admired.
Birthday
For a cooking enthusiast, a cured meat lover, or someone living far from Rome, it's an original idea that won't be forgotten in an afternoon. It's savored slice by slice, at leisure.
Corporate Gift
The box is also suitable as a corporate gift, with the option to personalize the card and packaging. A recognizable gift with a distinct identity: Italian products from a traceable supply chain, traditional processing, and elegant packaging.
Dinner with friends or family
Giving it as a gift before a dinner also means bringing a topic of conversation to the table. Each product can be described, paired, and shared. It works well as an appetizer for a Roman-themed evening, with carbonara or gricia as the main course.
Shipping and storage
Shipping throughout Italy
The box is shipped the next business day after the order is placed. Delivery times are 2-5 business days depending on the destination. Each product is vacuum-packed or wrapped in protective film to ensure integrity during transport.
Storage
All products have medium to long shelf lives. Store in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place. Specific instructions for each product are provided inside the package.
Roman Traditions Box: what it contains
The composition of the box is as follows:
- n.1 Long-Aged Corallina Salami (approx. 1 kg)
- n.2 Salamella (approx. 500g each)
- n.1 Cured Guanciale Slab (approx. 300g)
Three products, one cuisine. Roman cuisine, in its most direct form.
