In Corsican, it is called Porcu nustrale.
Porcu nustrale is raised exclusively in Corsica. In Corsican, its name means “ours”. It is present both in Corsica-du-Sud and in Haute-Corse.
The Corsican breed of traditional pig is located in micro-regions. The Corsican pig has been present on the island for centuries, raised outdoors in a semi-wild state.
When France turned to industrial breeding, Corsica perpetuated traditional breeding. In the 1960s-1990s, crossbreeding with the large white, landrace and piedtrain or duroc breeds lightened or scorched the black coat of many local pigs.
The Nustrale pig is a rustic medium-sized pig with a black or gray coat and drooping ears. This species of pig is perfectly adapted to its raised environment in mountain areas, it feeds mainly on acorns and chestnuts.
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