Agri-Zoo 2000 Soc. Coop.

From Marano Principato, in the province of Cosenza, Agri-Zoo 2000 Soc. Coop. produces three Calabrian cured meats, all DOP and all within the same protected area, which spans 404 municipalities. These are the three pillars of regional cured meat tradition: Pancetta di Calabria, a rectangular pork belly aged for at least thirty days and often sprinkled with chili pepper; Salsiccia di Calabria, tied in a chain; and Soppressata di Calabria, with its cylindrical shape. Each follows rigorous aging times and standards. Together, these three products cover the entire spectrum of Calabrian cured meat craftsmanship, from the fatty and spicy notes of the pancetta to the compactness of the soppressata. It's a choice of completeness rather than specialization: instead of focusing on a single cut, the cooperative oversees an entire supply chain, with chili pepper as the aromatic common thread. The cooperative model ensures continuity of practice and shared discipline, while the denomination binds the geography. The result is a catalog that serves as a small compendium of Calabrian cured meats, consistent in method and origin.

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