The 6 senses of Calabria. Calabria to taste

CALABRIA to TASTE

Calabria is a paradise for food lovers, known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and spicy kick! Here’s a taste of what you must try when eating your way through this beautiful region:

🍝 Calabrian Delicacies to Try

🌶️ ‘Nduja – The most famous spicy, spreadable pork sausage in Italy! Made with chili peppers and pork fat, it’s perfect on bread, pizza, or pasta.

🍝 Fileja Pasta – Hand-rolled twisted pasta, usually served with spicy ‘nduja sauce, pork ragù, or swordfish sauce.

🐟 Pesce Spada (Swordfish) – A staple in Scilla, grilled or served with lemon and olive oil.

🧀 Caciocavallo Silano – A stretched-curd cheese with a nutty, smoky flavor, often aged and hung in pairs.

🍷 Cirò Wine – Calabria’s best-known red wine, made from Gaglioppo grapes, rich and full-bodied.

🥩 Morzello – A hearty, spicy tripe stew, a specialty from Catanzaro, served in a pitta bread.

🍆 Parmigiana di Melanzane – Calabria’s version of eggplant parm, layered with tomato sauce, cheese, and basil.

🐙 Insalata di Polpo (Octopus Salad) – Freshly caught octopus with lemon, olive oil, and parsley, a coastal favorite.

🍞 Pitta Calabrese – A crispy, round bread, often stuffed with cheese, cold cuts, or vegetables.

🍊 Sweet Treats & Desserts

🍯 Pignolata – A delicious, honey-coated fried dough dessert, often served during festivals.

🍇 Mostaccioli – Traditional honey cookies, sometimes shaped like animals or figures, and flavored with cinnamon.

🍊 Bergamot Delights – Calabria’s famous bergamot citrus is used in cakes, cookies, and liqueurs.

🍷 Liquorice-Based Liqueurs – Calabria is a top producer of pure liquorice, used in sweets and strong digestive liqueurs.