Lepre Hare is a wild rabbit. Winter is the best season for hare, the meat stays fresh 5-6 days before being cooked if kept in a cool place.
Mountain hare is preferable to lowland hare.
Although the mountain hare is smaller, its meat is tastier, since it feeds on mountain herbs, which is more flavorful than that of the lowlands. The hare's meat is dark and flavorful, but may be heavy to digest. Hare that are 10-12 months old are best. Hanging causes the flesh to relax, losing its initial stiffness and making it more suitable for cooking. Hare should always be marinated before cooking, though the marinating should not be excessively long - from 12 to 24 hours.