Stocking Up: Volpi Salami

We’re pretty sure that when John Volpi left Milan in 1900 to come to America, he didn’t foresee the tremendous growth of his cured meats business. But thankfully, first for St. Louisians and then for the rest of the world, Volpi Foods has grown into a global business that has retained its Italian heritage. First founded in St. Louis in 1902, Volpi continues to offer authentic Italian meat products from its base. Although the company has retained a number of traditional products, we’re happy to report that it continues to expand its product offerings with the same traditional attention to detail. We’re partial to a relatively new set of salami infused with a variety of wines, including rosé, Chianti and Pinot Grigio. These meats combine the great taste of salami with the bold flavors of vino. If you’re heading out to any New Year’s parties, these would be a great part of an antipasto platter, along with some cured olives and Italian cheeses. If you’re not completely worn out from holiday merrymaking, you could even brush some pizza crust with a high quality olive oil, sprinkle a few herbs on top with a few slices of the salami and top the whole thing with a little mozzarella. Just like John would have done. The salami are available all around town, but we found ours at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton at 7435 Forsyth Blvd.