The Alto Adige is where countries collide together, and this bit of land has been annexed to one country or the other for quite some time. All that bandying about has resulted in some pretty incredible foods: Speck is one of them. Similar to Prosciutto di Parma, slabs of meaty, pork are air-dried and brined. The difference here is that Speck is cool-smoked, giving it that extra bit of flavorful nuance. A regional traditional greeting for visitors - thinly sliced Speck, Asiago, Weinkase Lagrein, pickles, and toasted bread - make a warm welcome for your guests or a nice repast for you.

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