Zampina
Zampina, also known as zampina di Sammichele, is a salume recognised as a prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale. It also holds the trademark of denominazione comunale d'origine.
Zampina originates from the Apulia region of Italy, more specifically from the comune of Sammichele di Bari. A festival dedicated to the cold cut has been held since 1967. Zampina has become a commonly consumed cold cut throughout Apulia, and its production has expanded to the towns southeast of Bari.
In 2020, the Promoter Committee for the recognition of the IGP mark of the zampina di Sammichele di Bari was formed, composed of the Municipality of Sammichele di Bari, the Pro Loco Dino Bianco, the Centro Studi di Storia Cultura e Territorio, the G.A.L. Terra dei Trulli e di Barsento and all the butchers of Sammichele di Bari.
History
Its origin dates back to around 1600, where some shepherds used to make it using sheep meat from sheep that had not calved. Sheep guts were used to make the sausage, which were turned over and properly washed. Wet breadcrumbs, cheese, wild thyme and salt were added to the minced meat.The cold cut has also been dedicated the following poem: