Sopressa facts for kids
A plate of sopressa Vicentina DOP served with polenta and mushrooms
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| Type | Meat preparation |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin |  Italy |
| Region or state | Veneto |
| Other information | art. 10 of EC Regulation 2081/92 |
Sopressa is a special kind of salami from Italy. It's made using pork, lard (pork fat), salt, pepper, different spices, and garlic. This delicious meat is a traditional food from the Veneto region, which is in northern Italy.
What is Sopressa?
Sopressa is a type of salami that is aged. This means it's left to dry and mature for a period of time. This process helps it develop a rich and unique flavor. It's made by mixing ground pork meat with lard. Then, salt, pepper, other spices, and garlic are added to the mix.
Where Does Sopressa Come From?
Sopressa is a very traditional food in the Veneto region of Italy. There are many different kinds of sopressa. One very famous type is called Sopressa Vicentina. It comes from the province of Vicenza in Veneto.
Protecting Sopressa Vicentina
Sopressa Vicentina is so special that it has a protected status. This means the European Union has given it a "Protected Geographical Status" (DOP). This label helps make sure that only sopressa made in a certain way and in the Vicenza area can be called "Sopressa Vicentina." It helps protect the quality and tradition of the product.
To help protect Sopressa Vicentina even more, a group called the "Consorzio di Tutela della Soprèssa Vicentina DOP" was formed. This group brings together local producers from around Vicenza. Their main goal is to make sure Sopressa Vicentina is made correctly and to protect it from fake versions. This way, people can be sure they are getting the real, high-quality product.
