La Spianata Calabra salami
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The Spianata Calabra is a typical Calabrian salami, recognisable by its flattened shape and spicy flavour given by the local chilli pepper. Intense aromas, strong flavour and firm texture make it perfect for hors d'oeuvres, pizzas, sandwiches and dishes that require an authentic Mediterranean touch.
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Where is Spianata Calabra salame made and what is its history?
Spianata Calabra is the most elegant and refined pork cured meat of Calabria: its flat shape - the result of a manual rolling technique at the end of ageing - gives it the characteristic elliptical flatness that distinguishes it from all cylindrical salamis and optimises the distribution of fat and meat in each slice for a more balanced aromatic profile than in a round form. The flat shape of the Spianata is no coincidence: through manual rolling, the fat seams are more evenly distributed throughout each slice. The Calabrian tradition distinguishes two variants: the dolce (sweet), seasoned only with pepper and garlic, and the piccante (spicy), with the addition of peperoncino flakes - the Red Gold of Calabria. Ageing lasts 60-90 days, during which the form is regularly hand-rolled.
How to store Spianata Calabra salame and what to pair it with?
- Whole: hanging or lying flat at 12-16 degrees C; up to 5 months
- Once cut: wrapped in wax paper in the fridge; use within 2-3 weeks
- Allow 20 minutes at room temperature: the flat shape allows faster warming
- Do not freeze: the specific fat distribution changes with cold
In the kitchen: On a Calabrian antipasto board as the focal point alongside Capocollo and nduja. Thinly sliced on bruschette with local oil. In Focaccia Calabrese. In pasta alla calabrese or pizza arrosto. Pairing: Ciro Rosso Classico PDO or Gaglioppo for the spicy version; Greco di Bianco for the sweet.
What guarantees the quality of Spianata Calabra salame?
Spianata Calabra is recognised as a PAT of Calabria and its production follows the traditional Calabrian recipe without gluten or milk protein additives. The protection consortium of Calabrian salumi is working towards recognition of a possible PGI for the entire category.
Is Spianata Calabra salame gluten-free? Does it contain lactose?
- Allergens: pork; garlic; pepper; peperoncino (spicy version)
- Gluten: absent
- Lactose: absent
- Pregnancy: with caution - raw aged meat; spicy version: peperoncino in moderation
- Vegan/vegetarian: not suitable