Tempesta Artisan Salumi

About

Tempesta Artisan Salumi is a Chicago-based company founded by Tony Fiasche, whose family has been curing salami for five generations in Italy. They craft high-quality cured meats using 100% Berkshire Pork sourced from family farms in the Midwest, ensuring the animals are raised responsibly without antibiotics or hormones. Their commitment to traditional methods and natural ingredients results in premium charcuterie, making them a trusted source for authentic Italian-style cured meats like 'Nduja and Coppa that resonate with the diaspora's palate.

What we carry

• Cured Meats
• 'Nduja (spicy, spreadable pork salumi)
• Coppa (dry cured capicolla)
• Sopressata (Italian dry salami)

Heritage & Philosophy

Tempesta Artisan Salumi is built on a strong family tradition, with owner Tony Fiasche carrying on a five-generation legacy of Italian salami curing. Their philosophy emphasizes natural processes, responsible sourcing of 100% Berkshire Pork, and meticulous craftsmanship to deliver traditional quality products.

What we love

• Five generations of Italian salami-curing heritage
• Uses 100% Berkshire Pork, responsibly raised in the Midwest
• Traditional curing methods with natural ingredients
• Specialty products like 'Nduja and Coppa

Regional roots

While not specifically Balkan, Tempesta's authentic Italian cured meats, particularly the spicy 'Nduja and coarse Sopressata, offer flavors and textures familiar and appealing to the Eastern European diaspora who appreciate traditional, high-quality charcuterie. The emphasis on heritage and craft resonates deeply with those seeking traditional European foodways.