Lard d’Arnad DOP is a protected product made from the front part of the pork carcass (spallotto) of pigs weighing over 200 kg. After careful cleaning and shaping, pieces of lard are layered in "doils" – traditional wooden containers made of chestnut or oak.

Between the layers of lard, a mixture of salt, water, natural spices, aromatic herbs, and mountain grasses is added. The lard is then left to mature inside the doils for a precisely controlled period, during which it absorbs the aromas of the herbs and wood, developing its characteristic tenderness, fragrance, and rich, well-balanced flavor.

The result is a lard with a delicate texture, a brilliant white color with possible pinkish hues, and an exceptionally aromatic and savory profile that makes it perfect for enjoying in thin slices, served on warm bread, as an appetizer, or as part of traditional Valdostan dishes.