Production of extra virgin olive oil in Italy is concentrated on the mainland. However, there are also some niche producers in Northern Italy located in the more sheltered lake areas, as well as other areas that are particularly suited for this purpose. Specifically, there are areas in Piedmont where olive trees flourish and from which an olive oil is produced with characteristic qualities. The aim of this paper is to examine the potential of this Piedmontese extra virgin olive oil production with the aim of obtaining the European Community PDO certification. This document provides a review of the production structure, as well as the regulations governing the production of olive oils for which PDO certification is sought from the Consortium responsible for safeguarding the production of extra virgin olive oil in Piedmont.
Piedmontese extravirgin olive oil: product specification and suggestion for obtaining a PDO (Protect Designation of Origin) certification
CAPPELLETTI, GIULIO MARIO
2010-01-01
Abstract
Production of extra virgin olive oil in Italy is concentrated on the mainland. However, there are also some niche producers in Northern Italy located in the more sheltered lake areas, as well as other areas that are particularly suited for this purpose. Specifically, there are areas in Piedmont where olive trees flourish and from which an olive oil is produced with characteristic qualities. The aim of this paper is to examine the potential of this Piedmontese extra virgin olive oil production with the aim of obtaining the European Community PDO certification. This document provides a review of the production structure, as well as the regulations governing the production of olive oils for which PDO certification is sought from the Consortium responsible for safeguarding the production of extra virgin olive oil in Piedmont.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
