Italian Certification Products

guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 381 Location: Italy

D.O.P. (P.D.O., Product Origin Designation) and I.G.P. (P.G.I., Protected Geographical Indication): two certifications at the European level which guarantee and protect the typical uniqueness of the best productions in the Italian tradition.

D.O.P.: Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.)
The D.O.P. certification protects and safeguards the provenance and origin of a product, in such a way that its characteristics are essentially or exclusively traced back to a specific geographic zone of origin. This can be in terms of natural factors (climate, environmental characteristics) as well as human factors (production techniques passed down over the years, artisanal production processes). Every production phase of D.O.P. products must happen within a specific and restricted geographical area while respecting a well defined traditional recipe.

I.G.P.: Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I.)
This certification protects a product originating from a territory in which the quality, reputation, recipe and characteristics can be traced back to the geographic origin, provided that at least one phase of production is carried out in the defined area. Those who produce according to the D.O.P. and I.G.P. guidelines must follow meticulous regulations, and the respect of these is controlled by a third party in order to guarantee the rights of the consumer.

When you buy Italian products, like salami, prosciutto, wine, cheese, check for the certification on the label: It will guarantee that you are buying an original, high quality product.
Guido
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 381 Location: Italy

This is the complete list of Italian products with a DOP (POD Product Origin Designation) cerification
When you buy these products always check for this logo that MUST be printed on the label.

Cheeses
Bitto
Bra
Casciotta d'Urbino
Castelmagno
Fiore Sardo
Fontina
Gorgonzola
Grana Padano
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana
Murazzano
Parmigiano Reggiano
Pecorino Romano
Pecorino Sardo
Pecorino Siciliano
Provolone Valpadana
Quartirolo Lombardo
Ragusano
Raschera
Robiola di Roccaverano
Taleggio
Toma Piemontese
Valle d'Aosta Fromadzo
Valtellina Casera

Fruits
Ficodindia dell'Etna

Vegetables
Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino

Salami, Prosciutto
Capocollo di Calabria
Coppa Piacentina
Culatello di Zibello
Jambon de Bosses
Lardo d’Arnad
Pancetta di Calabria
Pancetta Piacentina
Prosciutto di Carpegna
Prosciutto di Modena
Prosciutto di Parma
Prosciutto di San Daniele
Prosciutto Toscano
Prosciutto Veneto Berico-Euganeo
Salame Brianza
Salame di Varzi
Salame Piacentino
Salamini italiani alla cacciatora
Salsiccia di Calabria
Soppressata di Calabria
Sopressa Vicentina

Ciao, Guido
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 381 Location: Italy

Forgot to say:
Every PDO products list from other countries is welcome.
for example I know greek Feta cheese is PDO.
Anyone wants to contribute?
Ciao
Guido
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