The historic Coppa Piacentina is easily recognizable.

Cylindrical in shape, slightly thinner at the ends thanks to the process of trimming the fat and some thin piece of meat to which it is subjected; it shows, when cut, red mixed with white and pink marbled parts; The consistency is compact.

The sweet and delicate scent is found in the soft and pasty flavor, more and more refined with the progress of maturation.

It is obtained from pork meat from the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. According to the specification of the PDO (obtained in 1996), its production must take place in the entire territory of Piacenza, while the seasoning, always carried out on site, must take place in places that do not exceed 900 meters above sea level.