Salsiccia di Calabria
Food · PDO · 404 municipalities
Salsiccia di Calabria DOP is distinguished from other regional cured meats by a strictly defined production zone spanning 404 municipalities across Calabria, starting alphabetically with Acquaformosa. While its geographic footprint is vast, the actual production is highly concentrated. Since its official European Union recognition in 1998, only 12 verified producers have been authorized to craft this specific sausage under the oversight of the Consorzio di Tutela Salumi di Calabria DOP. This stark contrast between a sweeping territorial map of over four hundred towns and an elite group of just twelve certified makers defines the denomination's rigorous scale of production integrity.
The producers 12
+ 6 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salsiccia di Calabria produced?
- Salsiccia di Calabria is produced in 404 municipalities in Calabria, Italy: Acquaformosa, Acquappesa, Acquaro, Acri and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.