It's not a spicy bread but a country white loaf, a cousin to a French bread with a chewy crust, a yeast y flavor, and an open crumb. If you were visiting the country villages of northern Italy, you would expect to find a bread like this--a simple country loaf that's full and rounded and crusty. The flavor is complex and yeasty--what you would expect to find in a handmade villager's loaf. Take a trip to Italy on us. We think you will love this simple artisan bread. I absolutely love this bread! Its a European country bread with a rustic, almost sourdough flavor. Its a very attractive loaf with a creamy color and a rounded, split top. Ive been toasting it and with an open crumb, it makes a very crunchy toast, almost like English muffin. I highly recommend this bread.--Dennis Weaver Try this Italian artisan loaf.