World's Best Ham by PataNegra.dk

Pata Negra Ham Carlo Giusti, a visionary agronomist and oenologist, has seamlessly blended his expertise in viticulture with innovative animal breeding practices. At his 500-hectare estate, La Vallata, located in Lajatico, Pisa, Giusti has embarked on a mission to revive endangered breeds and pioneer unique crossbreeds, all while emphasizing sustainability and animal welfare. From Oenology to Animal Breeding Giusti's journey began in a family deeply rooted in the restaurant industry. While his relatives continued in the culinary field, Giusti pursued agronomy and oenology, exploring new terroirs across the globe—from Chile to South Africa, Argentina to California. Despite his international endeavors, Tuscany remained his home base, where his passion for animals, inherited from his father, flourished.  This passion led him to focus on recovering endangered breeds and developing innovative breeding systems that mirror the concept of terroir—emphasizing the significance of diet, envir...