CLAI's Roman Traditions Box brings together three products from Lazio's cured meats tradition: Salamella, Corallina Long-Aged Salami, and Aged Guanciale. This selection is designed for those who want to cook with authentic ingredients or for those looking for a gastronomic gift with a precise identity.
There are no compromises inside the box: each product is chosen for its specific role in Roman cuisine, from farm breakfasts to Sunday meals.
The stars of the Roman Traditions Box
Each product included is the result of a specific process, with timings and techniques that are not interchangeable. It is not a generic assembly of Lazio cured meats: it is a selection with a specific logic.
Salamella: the simplicity of home
The two Salamellas 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 workers: bread and salamella, nothing else. A balance between lean and fat that still makes it recognizable when sliced: compact slice, intense red color, distinctive aroma.
Serve at room temperature, hand-sliced, with homemade bread. A red Lazio wine completes the experience.
Corallina Long-Aged Salami: the elegance of time
Corallina Long-Aged Salami (approx. 1 kg) is one of the benchmarks of Roman charcuterie. Over five weeks of slow aging in dedicated cellars give it a complex aromatic profile and an intense yet not overpowering taste. Generous size, compact texture, warm notes on the palate.
Before slicing, leave it at room temperature for at least 30 minutes: it will release its aromas better. It is at home on a festive platter alongside aged cheeses, or as an appetizer for an important lunch.
Aged Guanciale: the heart of Roman cuisine
The CLAI Aged Guanciale slice (approx. 300g) is the ingredient that defines three of the most iconic dishes of Roman cuisine: carbonara, amatriciana, and gricia. Without it, they don't exist.
The processing is artisanal: about three months of aging, manual flavoring with freshly ground black pepper, fresh blended red garlic pulp, and selected spices. The result is an intense aroma and a savoriness that is uniformly distributed during cooking.
Cut it into thick strips and slowly brown it in a pan without added fat. From there on, the cooking does the rest.
How to use the products in the box
Appetizer: starting with Salamella
Slice it thin and serve 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 are enough to transform it into a rustic and straightforward appetizer.
For wine, a Cesanese del Piglio pairs well with the savoriness of Salamella.
Platter: Corallina at the center
Corallina is typical of Roman Easter festivities, but it lends itself to any occasion throughout the year. Excellent on its own with crispy Roman white pizza, or on a platter with Roman-style artichokes, aged cheeses, and artisanal preserved vegetables in oil.
For pairings: a Cesanese del Lazio enhances its aromatic depth.
Main courses: guanciale enters the kitchen
With the CLAI Aged Guanciale slice, 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 guanciale, a Frascati Superiore is the most consistent choice with Lazio tradition.
When to gift it
The Roman Traditions Box works as a gift in various contexts, not just at Christmas.
Christmas gift
During the holidays, it is a concrete alternative to pre-packaged baskets. 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 truly used, not just admired.
Birthday
For a cooking enthusiast, a cured meats lover, or someone living far from Rome, it's an original idea that doesn't just last an afternoon. It is savored slice by slice, slowly.
Corporate gift
The box also serves as a corporate gift, with the possibility of personalizing the card and packaging. A recognizable gift with a precise identity: Italian supply chain products, artisanal processing, refined packaging.
Dinner with friends or family
Gifting it before a dinner also means bringing a conversation starter to the table. Each product can be discussed, 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 working day after the order. Delivery times are 2-5 working days depending on the destination. Each product is vacuum-packed or with protective wrapping to ensure integrity during transport.
Storage
All products have medium to long shelf lives. Store in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place. Inside the package, you will find specific instructions for each product.
Roman Traditions Box: what it contains
The composition of the box is as follows:
- n.1 Corallina Long-Aged Salami (approx. 1 kg)
- n.2 Salamella (approx. 500g each)
- n.1 Aged Guanciale Slice (approx. 300g)
Three products, one cuisine. Roman cuisine, in its most direct version.
