Famiglia Crispino Calabrian Chili Pasta Sauce Starter — Peperoncino

Crispino “Salsa Per Amatori Peperoncino” — Pure Calabrian Tomato Passata with Real Peperoncino Heat

Fiery, vibrant, and unmistakably Southern Italian, Crispino Salsa Per Amatori Peperoncino captures the true spirit of Calabria — a region celebrated worldwide for its bold, spicy “peperoncino calabrese.” This clean-label tomato passata blends fresh Calabrian tomatoes with real local chili peppers to create a naturally spicy, silky-smooth sauce crafted for heat lovers and culinary purists alike.

Grown within a 50-kilometer radius of the Crispino family home in Lago–Mangone, the tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness and processed within hours to preserve their natural sweetness, aroma, and vibrant color. The addition of authentic Calabrian chili peppers elevates the passata with a warm, lingering heat that is fruity, clean, and unmistakably regional.

Free from tomato concentrate, citric acid, preservatives, dyes, salt, and artificial additives, this sauce reflects the uncompromising purity that defines Famiglia Crispino’s entire collection. Taycte/MySapori is proud to bring this rare, authentic Calabrian spicy passata to the United States — a product almost never exported in its traditional form.

Why It Stands Out

• 100% Calabrian tomatoes and real peperoncino
• Made in Calabria, Italy
• Crafted within a limited 50 km local sourcing radius
• No tomato concentrate
• No citric acid
• No added salt
• No preservatives, no dyes, no artificial additives
• Clean-label, vegan, gluten-free
• Silky-smooth texture with a natural spicy finish
• Produced by an award-winning family — Italian Food Awards, First Place

This is the purest expression of Calabrian heat — not a “hot sauce,” but an authentic passata piccante.

Why This Product Is Rare in the U.S. Market

True Calabrian spicy passata is almost impossible to find in the U.S. because:

• Real peperoncino is rarely exported
• Most U.S. “spicy sauces” rely on citric acid, concentrates, or non-Italian chilies
• Traditional Calabrian tomato processing is small-batch
• Low-salt, clean-label tomato products are difficult to stabilize industrially
• Calabria’s regional passatas are produced for local Italian markets

Crispino’s Salsa Per Amatori Peperoncino is the authentic version, offering:

• real Calabrian chili heat
• naturally sweet tomatoes
• no acidity correctors
• no additives
• no industrial shortcuts

Taycte/MySapori becomes one of the only U.S. distributors offering true Calabrian peperoncino passata.

How to Use

• Toss with spaghetti, penne, or gnocchi
• Stir into seafood or chicken skillet dishes
• Spread onto pizza or focaccia for a spicy base
• Mix into soups, stews, or braises for added heat
• Drizzle over grilled vegetables
• Use as a base for shakshuka or Mediterranean bowls

Flavor profile: silky tomato sweetness, clean Calabrian chili heat, bright natural acidity, smooth EVOO undertones.

About Famiglia Crispino

Famiglia Crispino, based in Lago–Mangone, Calabria, preserves true Southern Italian gastronomy through:

• strict 50 km local sourcing
• no citric acid, no sugar, no artificial preservatives
• small-batch production
• clean-label honesty
• traditional Calabrian methods

Their excellence has earned First Place at the Italian Food Awards, marking them as one of Italy’s most respected artisan producers.