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Sottocenere al TartufoFrom Sergio Moro, $28.90/lb.
Packed with truffles, this flaky cow’s milk cheese is coated in ash and flavored with licorice, cardamom, clove, and juniper.
Tuscan Grilled Ham With Herbs From Piacenti, $16.90/lb.
This isn’t your typical deli ham — it’s rubbed with rosemary, pepper, and salt, then grilled, giving it a smoky, herbal flavor.
Castelvetrano Olives$8.80/lb.
These olives are sweet and buttery with fruity notes. They’re just the right palate cleanser before going back for more ham.
Blu di BufalaFrom Quattro Portoni, $27.90/lb.
Aged buffalo milk cheeses from Lombardy are rare in the United States, and this tangy, creamy blue is one of the cheese counter’s most surprising offerings.
Aceto Balsamico di ModenaFrom Acetaia Dodi, $16.90/bottle
Just a sprinkle of this vinegar, made by the Dodi family in Reggio Emilia for more than 100 years, adds bright acidity to the meats and cheeses.
Prosciutto di ModenaFrom Vitali, $26.90/lb.
Parma is the best-known region for prosciutto, but this small-batch version from Modena, newly available in the United States, is more rustic and savory.
Fire-Roasted Red PeppersFrom Del Destino, $7.80/lb.
These roasted peppers — a classic salumi-and-cheese accompaniment — bring a smoky sweetness.
Rabbit and Pork Cheek TerrineFrom Smoking Goose, $33.90/lb.
This Indianapolis-made country-style pâté is spiced with nutmeg, white pepper, and parsley.
Occelli in Foglie di CastagnFrom Beppino Occelli, $40.90/lb.
Aged for a year in chestnut leaves, this cow’s and sheep’s milk cheese has a nutty flavor and a crumbly texture.
TaralliFrom Rallini, $4.90/bag
Top these super-crunchy olive oil crackers, which hail from southern Italy, with cheese, or snack on them on their own.
Coppa PiccanteFrom Tempesta Market, $25.90/lb.
Agostino and Antonio Fiasche, a local father-and-son duo, pack their coppa with Calabrian chile for a salumi that’s spicier than traditional Italian versions.
Caciottona Capra al FienoFrom Perenzin, $27.90/lb.
This semisoft goat cheese from a fourth-generation cheesemaker is aged in hay, adding a grassy aroma.
Amaretto Honey with Almonds$8/lb.
Drizzle this housemade concoction over the funky blue cheese — trust us.
