Perfumed, fragrant, dry, exciting: why is it so cherished? Well, this is a special cold cut; it’s secret lies in the aging process it is subject to, which takes place in specific cellars. The stone walls of these cellars release a constant degree of humidity, and the cyclic turnover between the severe winter cold as well and the humid summer hot allows specific mildews to cover the cured stuffed meat, thus giving the Culatello its unique set of perfumes.