Historical photo of one of the Aspromonte black pigs, used for the breed’s recovery in 1995.
Native and 100% wild
The native black wild pig of Aspromonte lives in its original habitat, feeding freely on acorns, chestnuts, walnuts, roots, tubers, mushrooms and other fruits of the undergrowth. The species has ancient origins, dating back to the local pigs that inhabited the primeval forests of Aspromonte.
Its primordial morphology has remained unchanged, testifying to the purity of the species: strong, rustic, powerful, with two pendulous appendages under the throat and, in the male specimen, a mane.
The ancient black pig grazes in the wild in its original habitat, Aspromonte, where the woods are rugged, unspoilt and virgin.
All these characteristics make it different from other black pigs and are reflected in the aromas and flavours of our hams and cured meats.
40 years old, since 1985
The wild black pig of Aspromonte was destined for extinction, and in 1985 a process was launched to save it. This process, which naturally led to the commercial sale of hams and cured meats made from wild black pigs from Aspromonte through the establishment of the Antico Nero d’Aspromonte company, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025.
