Best sliced prosciutto to buy online

Top pick: Frank and Sal Prosciutto — aged at least 18 months with nothing but pork and salt, sold sliced in a 4 lb pack, and the best-rated of the bunch. It's the one to buy if you want a generous supply of honest, well-aged prosciutto for a party or a week of lunches.

Who the others suit:

• Villani San Daniele — the pick for a delicate, sweet, melt-in-the-mouth style; Italian DOP character in a small sliced pack.
• Parma Pre-Sliced — classic Parma cured at least 400 days; the safe, familiar choice for a charcuterie board.
• Pio Tosini — a small artisan slice for a tasting plate or a special occasion.
• Fratelli Beretta — 100% Italian, aged 20+ months, and the easiest everyday buy.
• Citterio — small, cheap packs for a single sandwich or a first try.
• La Quercia — American-made, lower in salt, for anyone watching sodium.
• Volpi — a big 5 lb bulk buy, but noticeably saltier.

Look for "sliced" and a cure of 18 months or more; paper-thin slices separate best when the pack is cold.