Volpi?

The Certisaver grocery story I frequent (Tony's, in Logan Square) has recently started carrying a full line of Volpi products. I bought some prosciutto, which I found pretty darn passable, and the salami looked nice as well.

Tony's has outstanding Mexican items, but most of their other ethnic offerings can be limited--sometimes even sub-par. I don't fault them for this; it's not really part of their business model. And I appreciate their stocking basics like jasmine rice, couscous, nice pita, etc.

As a result, I tend to be a little reticent when I see a new ethnic line there, but so far, Volpi hasn't disappointed. I don't really know anything about this brand and wonder if anyone has familiarity. I did a quick search on the forum and found a couple of praising remarks, but nothing too comprehensive. I'd welcome the feedback so I know if/what to buy.

Thanks.

I've enjoyed Volpi's Genoa and Toscano salamis for years.

Volpi is reliably good for pre-packaged salumi, etc. Although I might be biased, since I'm from St. Louis, home of Volpi.

I'm pretty sure you can get their products at many Jewel stores in Chicago as well.

Put me down as another Volpi fan. Of course, I used to live around the corner from the factory in St. Louis but honestly I haven't had better.

You can also get Volpi products at Fiores italian market on Oakley near Grand.

JohnnyConatus

Volpi has always struck me as being fine, but not extraordinary. I prefer the stuff from Molinari and Columbus by a long shot, not to mention the small stores making their own salumi, like Freddy's, Salumi in Seattle, etc.

Volpi is better than a lot of the stuff being sold as salumi, but it ends up being a little too bland and a little too greasy to me... I think spending so much of its life wrapped in plastic doesn't help.

You can find it in most Italian grocers and delis in the area, including Caputo's and, I think, Conte di Savoia.

Agreed.

Volpe salame is available at Dominick's. It seems as if each store markets them in a different location and moves them around quite frequently. I was never much of a salame fan before, but I'm now a Volpe Filzette addict.
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