Nagano Shinshu Black Pig ham is a delicacy from Japan that balances rich pork flavor with refined curing techniques. Made from the domestic Shinshu Black Pig, a breed prized for its marbling and pronounced umami, this ham offers a depth and complexity that stands out from typical hams.

Key characteristics:

• Flavor: Deep, savory pork notes with a natural sweetness and a subtle nuttiness. The fat melts smoothly on the palate.

• Texture: Firm yet tender slices that show fine marbling. Proper curing yields a silky, slightly chewy bite.

• Curing and production: Producers often use traditional dry-salting and air-curing methods, sometimes combined with light smoking. The cool, crisp climate of Nagano contributes to a slow, even cure that develops concentrated flavors.

Pairings: Crusty bread, mild cheeses, pickled vegetables, apples or pears. Also pairs well with light, fruity red wines.

來自日本長野信州黑豬風乾火腿，這款火腿選用國產的信州黑豬，濃郁的豬肉風味與精緻的醃製技術加上此品種因其油花與明顯的鮮味而受到重視，提供了與典型火腿截然不同的深度與複雜性。

主要特徵：

• 味道：深沉、鹹香的豬肉風味，帶有天然的甜味和淡淡的堅果風味。脂肪在口中平滑融化。

• 質地：結實卻柔嫩，展現細膩的油花。適當的醃製帶來絲滑口感。

• 醃製與生產：生產商通常採用傳統的乾鹽醃製和風乾技術，有時會結合輕微煙熏。長野的涼爽、清脆氣候有助於慢而均勻的醃製，發展出濃縮的風味。

搭配：酥脆麵包、清淡的乳酪、醃漬蔬菜、蘋果或梨，也可和清淡果味的紅酒搭配。