The largest breed of cattle in the world from Europe?

Yes, the Chianina is the largest in the world and at the same time the oldest in Italy. They come from Tuscany and the Umbria region and owe their name to the Chianina Valley in Tuscany, the origin of the animals.

The characteristics of the animals are certainly the pure white color of the fur in adult animals. However, the hair of young animals is reddish brown and only turns white with age. Formerly an exclusively working animal, today a pure meat breed. One should certainly emphasize the unique quality of the meat. The Chianina has a high iron content and is therefore much lighter in color than others.

Nice to know:

In 1955 the Chianina bull "Donetto" set a cattle weight record of 1740 kg in Arezzo, which is still valid today. In 2007, the Chianina ox "Fiorino" entered the Guinness Book of Records with a height at the withers of 2.05 m.

Bistecca alla fiorentina, the most famous T-Bone in the world, weighs up to 1.4 kg and is cut up to 6 cm thick. Costata di Chianina, the Côte de boeuf, the great alternative to the T-Bone.

Cooking tip:

Traditionally, the piece is rubbed with the finest olive oil and only lightly salted. Roasted briefly and sharply on the charcoal grill, a real treat unfolds. A must for every meat lover.

origin

Our products come from the Società agricola SAN GIOBBE. The Aciende is on the border of Tuscany and Umbria.

The generous area of ​​the farm impresses on the one hand with the area of ​​forage cultivation. (Self-sufficiency), the pastures and of course the stables including the covered and uncovered outdoor areas.