Cinta Senese: Tuscany’s beloved striped pig

The Cinta Senese is one of Tuscany’s most authentic rural icons: a rustic pig, beautifully marked by its natural white “belt,” and renowned for the extraordinary flavours of its meat. For centuries it has roamed freely in oak and chestnut woods around Siena and the Val di Chiana, preserving a bond with the land that few breeds can claim.

✨ Curiosities about Cinta Senese

• An ancient breed – It appears in the famous frescoes of the Good Government in Siena, painted in the 1300s.
• Semi–wild farming – Free roaming in the woods, it feeds on acorns and natural forage, developing its characteristic flavours.
• DOP-protected – Only certified farms can produce “Cinta Senese DOP”.
• Exceptional meat – Deep, intense aromas thanks to slow growth and natural diet.
• A hardy temperament – Strong, adaptable, and deeply connected to the Tuscan landscape.

✨ Tips from the Podere

If you want to discover Cinta Senese up close, we warmly recommend our trusted local partners:
Azienda Agricola San Gregorio (Chiusi) — an historic family-run farm that raises Cinta Senese with authenticity and care.
You can taste or purchase exceptional local products, and we’ll be happy to help you connect with them.

A taste of Cinta Senese is more than a flavour: it’s a journey into Tuscany’s rural soul.
And here at Podere Grotta Antica, this story feels close to our heart — the same land, the same rhythm, the same passion for authenticity.