Chef Andrea Impero wins Oscar del Salame in Cremona

Chef Andrea Impero has been awarded the ‘Oscar del Salame’ during the Festa del Salame di Cremona. Impero, who leads the Elementi Fine Dining restaurant at the Borgobrufa SPA Resort in Umbria, received the recognition for his innovative ‘Salame allo Champagne’.

The award-winning product is the result of a collaboration with the French Maison Nicolas Feuillatte. The process involves marinating meats sourced from local Umbrian producers—specifically pigs raised on grass and acorns in Assisi—with champagne to create a creamy texture and unique flavor profile. Impero described the creation as a dialogue between traditional Italian charcuterie and French elegance, aiming to respect ancestral techniques while exploring contemporary expressive possibilities through experimentation and specialized seasoning.