Antipasti

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

If you’ve ever had trouble thinking of what to serve as starters during get-togethers, this is the bundle for you. The Antipasti Bundle contains everything you need for a simple grazing platter, complete with a bottle of red wine. You never have to worry about what to serve your guests while they wait for the main course!

The Antipasti Bundle contains meats like Villani Salami Picante, Villani Parma Ham 16 months, and Levoni Salami Ungherese. It also has Parmigiano Reggiano 24 months, and a jar of Priorat Gordal Olives. To top it all off, a bottle of Les Volets Malbec!

Storage Instructions

Vacuum-sealed packs of hand-carved cured meats can last up to five months in the refrigerator (never the freezer). Once the pack is opened, they’re best enjoyed within the day.

This type of sausage may be stored for up to 6 weeks (if whole) in your pantry and indefinitely in the refrigerator (whole or in vacuum-packed slices). After opening, they should be used within 3 weeks.

Cheeses (except brined ones in jars) should be stored in the crisper or the butter drawer of a refrigerator, not on the shelves themselves. This is to help regulate their temperature and humidity levels—and prevents the formation of mold. Once opened, they should not be kept in their original packaging. Hard cheeses should ideally be wrapped in cheese paper after opening. An alternative is to wrap them tightly in parchment paper to allow them to breathe. Moisture is not as big a problem for hard cheeses as it is for other kinds, but don’t forget to write up a label with the date you first opened the package and to replace the parchment paper every time you open the cheese. Kindly pay attention to the best before date label when you receive your cheese. Consume prior to the date indicated.

Store unopened red wines in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 16 to 18°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.