Description

Occelli Butter: Certified Excellence

Made exclusively from sweet Italian cream obtained by centrifugation from fresh milk of alpine cows grazing in the Langhe and Maritime Alps.

Award-Winning Quality

• Ranked #1 among the best butters in the world by Wine Spectator (USA, 2000): “Perfect to enjoy raw on a baguette or with a knife.”

• Top 5 in Europe according to The Guardian (UK, 2002): “So good it can be eaten on its own.”

• #1 in Italy by Dissapore (score 9/10): “The Rocky Balboa of butters.”

• Winner of the Quality Award 2021, praised by chefs and consumers as an authentic butter with a capital B.

The production method remains faithful to tradition: centrifuged cream, artisanal processing using wooden molds, in continuity with the historical Piedmontese use of the zangola churn until the mid-20th century.

⚓ Centuries-Old Tradition of Preservation

The custom of preserving anchovies in butter dates back to 18th–19th century Europe. Specifically:

In the 19th century, Italian merchants in Cantabria brought this anchovy preservation technique to Spain. An Italian trader in Santoña would clean and dry the anchovies and initially preserve them in butter before moving on to olive oil.

Butter served as a natural preservative, enhancing umami flavors and protecting the fish, achieving a perfect balance of aromatic depth and smoothness.

Sensory Profile

• Taste: A sublime balance between the intense umami saltiness of the anchovy and the creamy delicacy of Occelli butter.

• Texture: Ultra-tender fillet, enveloped in a layer of butter, giving it a velvety mouthfeel.

• Gourmet Experience: Ideal for elegant crostini, gourmet tartines, or as a refined topping on fish and vegetable dishes.

Product Value

By preserving anchovies in Occelli butter, we celebrate two authentic traditions: the technique of Italian salazoneros in Cantabria and Piedmont’s traditional dairy craftsmanship.

The result is a high-end gastronomic product that combines historical heritage and certified quality.

Magno 1973 guarantees the use of the finest Cantabrian anchovies and pure Occelli butter, delivering a gourmet treasure for lovers of tradition.

Storage: Keep refrigerated to ensure lower salt levels compared to standard products. Maintain at 5–12°C and consume within 3 days after opening.