Calabria has among its typical products various cold cuts and the Protected Designation of Origin 'Soppressata di Calabria' is reserved for the charcuterie product that must be obtained from the processing of meat from pigs bred in the Calabrian territory. Various historical sources - from Greek colonisation to the Renaissance - mention 'Soppressata' as a product prepared with the mixture of meat, chopped into medium-sized pieces, obtained from the ham, shoulder and/or fillet of pigs, with well-chosen fat obtained from the lard of the front part of the loin, close to the 'capocollo', and natural aromatic ingredients - black pepper in grains and powder, hot red pepper/pepper (genus Capsicum L.), sweet red pepper/pepper, in powder and/or cream, wine and spices -. Among Italian soppressate, it is certainly the most recognised, also due to its PDO certification, and is mainly eaten raw and accompanied by a good Calabrian wine, either full-bodied red or intense white, with homemade bread and vegetables. This typical sausage is delicious for adding an extra touch and enhancing first or second courses, making tasty sauces and fillings or side dishes.