The story
In the hills of Langhirano, Zuarina stands as a historic prosciuttificio dedicated to the art of Prosciutto di Parma. This family-run facility, rated 4.6 stars, benefits from the region’s famed microclimate—a natural advantage that, combined with generations of know-how, produces one of Italy’s most celebrated cured hams. Chef Max Mariola recently toured the site, documenting every step from salting to aging.
Mariola praised Zuarina’s uncompromising traditional craftsmanship, noting how the local air and patience shape each ham’s sweet, savory profile. His tour highlights the meticulous care behind the Prosciutto Crudo di Parma—a dish born not in a factory, but in a place where process and place are inseparable. For anyone curious about what makes this DOP product so revered, Zuarina offers the definitive behind-the-scenes look.
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Reviewers praise Zuarina’s prosciutto crudo di Parma by Chef Max Ma, calling it a masterful, melt-in-the-mouth starter. The overall vibe is warm, intimate, and quietly luxurious.
“This prosciutto is wonderful! Sliced so thin you can see through it. The colors are stunning — a true masterpiece. It's sweet, perfectly salted, and tender. Out of this world! With a little you can do so much, as long as the quality is top-notch.”
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DOVE E COME NASCE IL PROSCIUTTO CRUDO DI PARMA??? Scopriamolo con Chef Max Mariola! · @ 0:20
Chef Max Mariola gives a thorough tour of the historic Zuarina prosciuttificio in Langhirano, showing every step of Prosciutto di Parma production and praising its quality, microclimate, and traditional craftsmanship.
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Prosciutto Crudo di Parma
This prosciutto is wonderful! Sliced so thin you can see through it. The colors are stunning — a true masterpiece. It's sweet, perfectly salted, and tender. Out of this world! With a little you can do so much, as long as the quality is top-notch.
