30 years of Speck Alto Adige PGI

30 years of protected origin

Since 1996, the PGI seal has protected Speck Alto Adige and its special origin.

The milestones of speck

From protected origin to international visibility: these milestones tell the story of 30 years of Speck Alto Adige PGI.

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The people behind speck

For three generations, we have been making speck according to the traditional customs of South Tyrolean producers. Speck is more than a passion for us. It is a family tradition.

-Paul Recla, Producer

An ambassador for South Tyrol

Speck Alto Adige PGI carries origin, quality and know-how shaped over time far beyond South Tyrol’s borders.

Handing over a bag with Speck Alto Adige PGI seal to a person at a wooden sales stand

Speck is pure enjoyment for me. My father Adolf passed his knowledge of recipes and production on to me, and I have done the same so that tradition can live on.

-Peter Moser, Producer

Questions about the future

The family recipes which have been handed down from generation to generation give South Tyrolean speck a very special.

-Günther Windegger, Producer

SPECKtacularly delightful

Speck Alto Adige PGI adds a refining touch to both classic and modern dishes and provides valuable proteins for any time of day.

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Spaghetti carbonara with crispy Speck Alto Adige PGI.
Carbonara with Speck Alto Adige PGI
Carbonara with Speck Alto Adige PGI

Attention pasta lovers: you can’t go wrong with this South Tyrolean carbonara with Speck Alto Adige PGI.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Bauerntoast mit Roggenlaibchen, Südtiroler Speck g.g.A., Mozzarella, Senf, Granny Smith-Äpfeln aus Südtirol und Gewürzgurken.
Bauerntoast with original Speck Alto Adige PGI
Bauerntoast with original Speck Alto Adige PGI

A dish often enjoyed on an Alpine tour or as a snack: South Tyrolean Bauerntoast is more than just bread.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Südtiroler Marende mit Südtiroler Speck g.g.A. in Scheiben, Schüttelbrot und Südtiroler Äpfeln, serviert auf einem rustikalen Brett mit Rotwein.
The Marende: A traditional South Tyrolean snack with Speck Alto Adige PGI
The Marende: A traditional South Tyrolean snack with Speck Alto Adige PGI

The perfect between-meal snack... authenticity guaranteed with Speck Alto Adige PGI.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Warm cabbage salad with original South Tyrolean Speck PGI, served on crispy bread with finely sliced white cabbage.
Warm white cabbage salad - original Speck Alto Adige PGI
Warm white cabbage salad - original Speck Alto Adige PGI

Warm cabbage salad with original South Tyrolean Speck PGI, served on crispy bread with finely sliced white cabbage.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Tagliatelle with original Speck from Alto Adige PGI
Tagliatelle with original Speck from Alto Adige PGI
Tagliatelle with original Speck from Alto Adige PGI

Ribbon pasta with original South Tyrolean speck: a flavorful pasta recipe with finely sliced speck, vegetables and fresh herbs.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Potato gnocchi served in a creamy speck sauce, topped with South Tyrolean speck and fresh chives.
Potato gnocchi with Speck Alto Adige PGI sauce
Potato gnocchi with Speck Alto Adige PGI sauce

Traditional potato gnocchi in a rich speck sauce, made with South Tyrolean speck – a comforting Alpine classic full of flavour.

Time: 60 min
Difficulty: Medium
Clear broth with speck dumplings made from South Tyrolean Speck PGI, topped with fresh chives.
South Tyrolean Speck PGI-flavoured dumpling soup
South Tyrolean Speck PGI-flavoured dumpling soup

A comforting traditional dish: speck dumpling soup with South Tyrolean Speck PGI, served in a clear broth with delicate alpine flavours.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Spaghetti with Speck Alto Adige IGP
Spaghetti with Speck Alto Adige IGP
Spaghetti with Speck Alto Adige IGP

Much more than just a pasta recipe: savour a “Schüttelbrot (crispy bread) cream” instead of the typical tomato sauce.

Time: 225 min
Difficulty: Medium
Cremiges grünes Spargelrisotto, garniert mit Südtiroler Speck g.g.A. und Spargelspitzen.
Risotto with green asparagus and Speck Alto Adige PGI
Risotto with green asparagus and Speck Alto Adige PGI

This recipe brings crispy fried Speck Alto Adige PGI and everybody’s favourite spring vegetable together in perfect, mouthwatering harmony.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Pizzastücke mit Südtiroler Speck g.g.A., Brie, Artischocken und Walnüssen.
Pizza with Speck Alto Adige PGI, brie, artichokes and walnuts
Pizza with Speck Alto Adige PGI, brie, artichokes and walnuts

French cheese and Italian artichokes together with Speck Alto Adige PGI and walnuts: an absolute must-taste!

Time: 60 min
Difficulty: Medium
Panierter Hähnchen-Cordon-Bleu in Scheiben geschnitten, gefüllt mit Südtiroler Speck g.g.A. und Mozzarella, serviert auf einem Brett mit Senfsauce sowie Südtiroler Speck g.g.A. daneben.
Chicken cordon bleu with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella
Chicken cordon bleu with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella

A chicken pocket, South Tyrol style: together with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella. An absolute must-taste!

Time: 60 min
Difficulty: Medium