REVIEWS & PRESS

"Colby Mancasola started a business to give one of his favorite foods an update."
- Entrepreneur

"MOTO Calabrian Chili Hot Sauce is designed with pizzas in mind, thanks to its well-matched ingredients of Italian chilis, basil and garlic. But it's also great on a myriad of other foods, including eggs, sandwiches and wings."
- Forbes

 

 

"I'm addicted to this stuff. A very versatile condiment that has a slight kick from the Calabrian chilies, but is full of flavor. I have used it on pizza, chicken, pork chops and burgers. Highly recommended."
- Luke's Local

 

 

"Moto is craft-blended in Northern California using high-quality ingredients like imported Calabrian chilis, extra virgin olive oil, mediterranean sea salt, and honey...pure deliciousness on a squeeze bottle!"
- Allspicery

Moto Calabrian Chili Hot Sauce is a spicy condiment made from Calabrian chili peppers, offering a flavorful kick to any dish. It's perfect for adding some heat to your pizza, pasta, or grilled meats without overwhelming the other flavors.
- The Wine Outlet

FAQ

  • Calabria is the southernmost region of mainland Italy, located at the “toe” of Italy’s boot. Known for dramatic coastlines, rustic cuisine, olive oil, cured meats, and bold flavors, Calabria is also the homeland of the famous Calabrian chili pepper.
  • Calabrian chilis are peppers traditionally grown in Calabria, southern Italy. They’re known for their balanced medium heat and bright, fruity flavor with smoky, sweet, and tangy notes. Their flavor-forward heat makes them popular in Italian cooking.
  • Calabrian peppers are generally considered medium-hot. They deliver noticeable heat, but their appeal comes as much from their complexity and flavor as their spice level. Many people compare their heat profile to cayenne peppers.
  • Calabrian chilis are used throughout southern Italian cuisine to add heat and depth to dishes like pizza, pasta, panini, seafood, vegetables, sandwiches, and sauces. They’re commonly enjoyed in oils, spreads, condiments, and chili pastes.
  • MOTO uses imported Calabrian chilis because of their distinctive Italian flavor profile — bright heat balanced by smoky, savory, and slightly sweet notes. They help create an Italian-inspired hot sauce designed for pizza, pasta, protein, vegetables, and everyday cooking.