Over the years, our cooked hams have earned praise and awards. One of the most prestigious came in 2011, when Gambero Rosso. named our Cotto ’60 Italy’s Best Cooked Ham.

But Gambero Rosso is more than just a magazine—it’s one of Italy’s most authoritative food, wine, and travel media platforms. That’s why this award is so meaningful: Cotto ’60 outperformed ten other cooked hams from leading Italian producers. The panel included renowned food experts, chefs, and gastronomic critics.

Le ragioni dell’eccellenza

Why it won? The panel noted that Cotto ’60 “has nothing to envy from a fine prosciutto crudo”. Key features included: le caratteristiche salienti del Cotto ’60: Manual arterial salting and long resting time; High-quality pork legs; A minimalist ingredient list, with no flavors, sugars, or allergens. They also praised its sensory properties: Delicate, persistent flavor, Moist, rosy texture, Balanced ratio between lean and fat, Succulent, tender mouthfeel.
Want to learn more about Cotto ’60? The product sheet tells the full story behind the name and the craftsmanship that define our signature ham.