2. Activities
3. Gastronomy
4. Corsican charcuterie
5. Charcuterie Battaglia

In the village of Vallecalle, Félix and Marie-Catherine Battaglia invite you to discover a quality PDO charcuterie made using traditional methods, available by mail order or direct sale. The farm also offers guided tours and tastings from May to October. Possibility of renting a one-bedroom apartment and a flat in Vallecalle.

PDO corsican charcuterie - Porcu Nustrale

Félix Battaglia, a producer of traditional Corsican charcuterie and a farmer, took over the family business in 1997. Following in his father's footsteps, Félix learnt the trade, and now owns a Porcu Nustrale farm with 80 head of cattle.

With the help of his wife Marie-Catherine Casanova Battaglia, together they have led their production of Corsican charcuterie to PDO status for sausage, coppa and lonzu, and PGI status for sausage, panzetta, figatellu and Bulagna.

Porcu nustrale breeding

The pigs live in the hills above Murato, in a beautiful chestnut grove. The pigs are fed acorns and chestnuts, supplemented with grain. In compliance with PDO standards, the farm follows precise specifications from the birth of the piglets to slaughter, which starts in mid-December, right through to processing and maturing.

The charcuterie is then matured, hanging in a large room above a wood-fired drying room, for several months.

Direct sales in Vallecalle & Parcel delivery

The Battaglia charcuterie welcomes you directly to Vallecalle, where its traditional charcuterie is matured and available for direct sale: Saucisson, Coppa, Lonzu, Figatellu, Prisuttu PDO whole or by the slice.

Murato chestnut flour

From November, you'll be able to try Battaglia chestnut flour for €20 a kilo, in limited quantities. Produced in the chestnut groves above Murato, this flour is renowned for its sweet taste, and will delight your taste buds for all your recipes.

Figatellu and Boudin in winter

The figatelli is available from the end of December to the end of February, as is the black pudding, which Battaglia has been producing since 2023.

To place an order, don't hesitate to contact Marie-Catherine by email or telephone, who will be delighted to take your order. The charcuterie is vacuum-packed for preservation.

Prices and availability of Battaglia charcuterie - 2024

Charcuterie prices per kilo are shown below. The first table concerns PDO charcuterie, the second for sausage and figatellu (available from November to February), charcuterie products for which there is no PDO label.

Availability depends on the season and is subject to stock availability. Payments can be made by cheque or bank transfer for parcels. For more information, please contact Marie-Catherine Battaglia by email or telephone.

Guided tour immersed in pastoral life

Since 2020, between May and October, Félix and Marie-Catherine have been offering you the chance to get to the heart of their work as farmers, sharing with you moments of exchange and discovery through an immersive walk around a picnic of products from their own production and that of the Casanova cheese dairy: scheccette, charcuterie, cheese, wine and water.

• Stage 1: The route starts mid-morning in the village of Vallecalle with a visit to the Casanova sheep farm and its goat and ewe breeding. Depending on the season, you can watch the milking.
• Stage 2: You'll then head for the village of Murato, with a stop at the famous Church of Saint-Michel.
• Stage 3: Finally, on the heights of the village of Murato in the heart of the mountains, you'll arrive at the farm for a picnic under the chestnut trees, with the pig farm below.

This is an ideal excursion for families or friends, so don't hesitate to book directly by e-mail or telephone. Prices are €30 per person.

Producer to consumer sales on the Cagette application

To make it easier to take orders and make deliveries, distributions have been created on the Cagette application. To place an order, simply click on the corresponding link:

• Customised orders
• Predefined parcel

Payments will be made at the time of delivery by cash or cheque. Please do not hesitate to contact Félix and Marie-Catherine.

Derivatives project

In the future, the Battaglia charcuterie plans to produce processed products such as pork pâté and terrines to round out its current range.

Rental of a flat and a T2 in Vallecalle - Farmhouse gîte

Fully-equipped flat rental

Alongside their business, Félix and Marie Catherine have a furnished flat to rent from April to October. It's a small, typically Corsican house in the village of Vallecalle.

It can accommodate up to 3 or 4 people, with two beds and a bathroom. The terrace offers a beautiful view over Vallecalle and the Oletta plain. You're just 20 minutes from Saint-Florent and its beaches, and 25 minutes from Bastia.

Rental of T2 - 4 people

The T2 is located below Félix and Marie-Catherine's home. It is brand new and consists of a fully equipped kitchen (oven, sink, induction hob, microwave, coffee machine), a bathroom, a bedroom and a bed in the living room with TV, for a maximum capacity of 4 people.

Address and Contacts : Charcuterie Battaglia