THE JOURNEY

For generations, our family has made traditional southern Italian Sopressata Calabrese.
Brought to America by our grandfather in 1921 when he emigrated from the small mountain town of Simbario, Calabria, Italy.

THE TRADITION

Each winter after Christmas the entire family gathered to make our annual batch and then preserved throughout the year in olive oil just like grandpa did in Simbario.
We used only the highest quality pork and spices and cured it in a homemade drying room chilled by that famous cold Chicago air. 

THE LEGACY

Celebrating our family’s heritage, 4th generation Bavas, Steven and Eric are sharing their passion for only the best Sopressata.
Today it is handcrafted in America with all-natural ingredients and the same timeless techniques.

We know Grandpa Bava would be proud.