THE HERITAGE OF GIO 'PORRO
A JOURNEY A LONG CENTURY

Coat of arms
Heraldic coat of arms of the Porro family. The 3 leeks are visible at the bottom of the shield

Luigi Porro
Luigi Porro. Late 19th century photo

First document
First official document preserved dated 1893 which shows the profession of pizzicagnolo by Luigi Porro or sausage maker in ancient Italian

Seasoning room
Seasoning room ham 30s

Seasoning room
Seasoning room ham 30s

Painting
Painting of the first production plant at the end of the 19th century. There are visible hams hanging on the external railing during the seasoning phase

Raw materials
The raw materials: bovine hip tip, aromatic plants and spices, savoir faire

Valtellina
Valtellina, the place chosen for the production of Bresaole Giò Porro. A tribute to the centuries-old tradition of a fine Italian salami