The story
In the heart of Umbria’s hill town of Amelia, Sapore di Mare is a fish shop that has quietly become a regional trailblazer. As the JustUs creators noted, Thomas and his mother transformed the store into a pioneering “sea butchery”—the first in Umbria to apply traditional charcuterie methods to fish. Their line of *salumi di mare* includes coppa made from fish heads, mortadelle, prosciutto-like cuts from swordfish and tuna, and ventresca, all sourced from multiple Italian suppliers.
The operation remains a family-run labor of love, weaving innovation with local tradition. Each product is 100% fish, cured with the patience of classic salumi-making. It’s a place where the community’s heritage meets a clever, modern twist—anchored in Amelia but reaching well beyond.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
The Mortadelle di Mare is the undisputed star, a briny, silky revelation that steals every show. Across the board, reviewers describe the food as a warm, transportive embrace of the Italian coast.
“The mortadelle come in three varieties and are very popular with customers. They are another type of cured fish product made at the shop.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sapore di Mare. Most active: JustUs
Sapore di Mare is a fish shop in Amelia, Umbria, transformed by Thomas and his mother into a pioneering 'sea butchery'—the first in the region to produce cured fish meats (salumi di mare) using traditional charcuterie methods. Their products include coppa from fish heads, mortadelle, prosciutto-like cuts from swordfish and tuna, and ventresca, all made from 100% fish sourced from multiple Italian suppliers. The shop remains a family-run operation blending tradition and innovation, anchored in the local community of Amelia.
Dishes mentioned
Coppa di Teste di Pesce
The coppa di teste di pesce is a cured product made entirely from fish heads, using the heads of all the fish processed in the shop. It is 100% fish and a way to valorize what would otherwise be waste. Thomas is especially proud of this product.
Mortadelle di Mare
The mortadelle come in three varieties and are very popular with customers. They are another type of cured fish product made at the shop.
Prosciutto di Pesce Spada
The prosciutto di pesce spada is a real cut of swordfish treated like a traditional ham. It is massaged with garlic, vinegar, and spices, then aged for a month and a half to form a protective crust. The inside retains a fresh texture but loses most of its liquid, closely resembling classic prosciutto.
Prosciutto di Tonno
The prosciutto di tonno is made from tuna, prepared in the same way as the swordfish version. It is another cured product that mimics traditional ham.
Ventresca di Tonno
The ventresca di tonno is tuna belly, prepared and aged like the prosciutti. It is a prized cut turned into a cured specialty.
