Crispino Antipasto Cipolle di Tropea IGP — Authentic Calabrian Sweet Red Onions, Protected Origin

Cipolle di Tropea IGP are one of Calabria’s most iconic and celebrated ingredients — famous throughout Italy for their naturally sweet, delicate flavor and vibrant purple-red color. With their official Indicazione Geografica Protetta(IGP) status, these onions are legally protected and grown exclusively in the coastal zone between Tropea and Capo Vaticano, where sun, sea breeze, and volcanic soil create unmatched sweetness and aroma.

Crispino Antipasto Cipolle di Tropea IGP honors this tradition with a clean, authentic recipe that preserves the onion’s natural elegance. The onions are gently prepared and marinated in a balanced combination of water, wine vinegar, a touch of natural sugar, and sea salt, allowing their inherent sweetness to shine without overpowering acidity or additives. No preservatives, no dyes — only the true flavor of Calabria’s most beloved onion.

Made entirely in Lago–Mangone, Calabria, this antipasto is prepared by the Crispino family using traditional methods passed down through generations. Taycte/MySapori is proud to bring one of the few authentic Tropea IGP onion antipasti available in the United States.

Why It Stands Out

• Certified Cipolle di Tropea IGP (Protected Geographical Indication)

• Grown exclusively in the coastal Tropea region of Calabria

• Naturally sweet, aromatic, and tender

• Marinated in water, wine vinegar, sugar, and sea salt for balanced flavor

• No dyes, no preservatives, no artificial additives

• Vegan and gluten-free

• Clean-label, short ingredient list

• Produced by an award-winning artisan producer — Italian Food Awards, First Place

This is the real Tropea onion — not an imitation, not dyed red, not industrial.

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

True Cipolle di Tropea IGP:

• must come from a specific coastal zone

• must meet strict production rules

• must maintain natural sweetness (not artificially enhanced)

• are often eaten fresh or used locally in Calabria

As a result, they are rarely exported, especially in traditional antipasto form.

Most “sweet red onions” sold in the U.S. are:

• not IGP-certified

• artificially colored or pickled

• produced outside Italy

• industrially acidified

Crispino Antipasto Cipolle di Tropea IGP is the authentic protected-origin version, making it an exceptional and hard-to-find Calabrian specialty for American customers.

How to Enjoy

• Serve as a gourmet antipasto alongside cheeses and charcuterie

• Add to salads, grain bowls, or Mediterranean platters

• Spoon onto crostini or bruschetta

• Pair with grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables

• Use as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or focaccia

• Add to cheese boards for a sweet-acidic contrast

Flavor profile: naturally sweet, aromatic, softly tangy from wine vinegar, elegant, distinctly Calabrian.

About Famiglia Crispino

Famiglia Crispino, based in Calabria’s Lago–Mangone region, is celebrated for its devotion to preserving authentic Southern Italian flavors with:

• produce sourced within a 50 km radius

• complete avoidance of citric acid, artificial preservatives, and dyes

• traditional small-batch preparation

• transparency and clean-label practices

• respect for Calabrian agriculture

Their commitment has earned them national acclaim, including First Place at the Italian Food Awards, confirming their status as one of Italy’s leading artisan food producers.