European food and drink reflect the continent’s cultural diversity and rich lands. EU geographical indication schemes protect specific know how, authenticity and agro-environmental conditions.
Geographical indications include protected geographical indications (PGI) and protected designations of origins (PDO). These schemes protect the name of a product that comes from a specific region and follows a particular traditional production process.
For PDOs, the raw ingredients need to come from the region of origin where all steps of production need to take place. As for PGIs, at least one of the stages of production, processing or preparation takes place in the region.
Vadehavslam PGI
The hardy, nutrient rich grasses found in the salt meadows of the Wadden Sea region give Vadehavslam PGI its distinctly salty and delicious taste.
Alho da Graciosa PGI
Alho da Graciosa PGI garlic is characterised by its medium-low intensity aroma, even uncrushed.
Vanille de l’île de La Réunion PGI
Lauded for its unique aromatic profile, the production of Vanille de l’île de La Réunion PGI has been perfected with local expertise over 200 years.
Piranska Sol PDO
On the Slovenian coast, Piranska Sol PDO has been produced using the same traditional methods for 700 years.
Gouda Holland PGI / Noord-Hollandse Gouda PDO
Made with milk from Dutch dairy farms, Gouda Holland PGI and Noord-Hollandse Gouda PDO are famous for their full flavours.
Daujėnų naminė duona PGI
Daujėnų naminė duona PGI is a dark Lithuanian rye bread, produced by home kitchens in the village of Daujėnai.
Pêra Rocha do Oeste PDO
Pêra Rocha do Oeste PDO is a sweet pear, plucked from the west coast of Portugal.
Turrón de Alicante PGI
Turrón de Alicante PGI and Turrón de Jijona PGI are nougat confectionaries from southern Spain, brimming with the sun-soaked sweetness of almonds and honey
Dresdner Christsollen PGI
Once a festive favourite of Saxon royalty, Dresdner Christstollen PGI is a handcrafted fruit and nut loaf, coated in butter and suffused with spices.
Asperges du Blayais PGI
The tender and sweet flavour of Asperges du Blayais PGI is very distinctive and makes them a very special vegetable delicacy produced in south-west France.
Montes de Toledo PDO
Cornicabra olive is the only variety used to make Montes de Toledo PDO oil, which originates from the Montes de Toledo hills in Spain.
Allgäuer Bergkäse PDO
Allgäuer Bergkäse PDO is a German cheese made from raw cheese-making milk in the Allgäu region in Bavaria and neighbouring Baden-Württemberg.
Strandzhanski manov med PDO
Strandzhanski manov med PDO is a dark brown honey, sweet and runny, drawn from the oak forests of the Strandzha massif.
Suska sechlońska PGI
Smoky and sweet, Suska sechlońska PGI is a traditional variety of prune, made from plums dried in the fire-heated kilns of southern Poland.
Kraški pršut PGI
Made from whole fresh hind legs of pork, Kraški pršut PGI is dried and salted in the Karst plateau of south-western Slovenia.
Telemea de Sibiu PGI
Pleasant, mellow, and tangy, Telemea de Sibiu PGI is a traditional Romanian cheese made from fresh sheep’s milk.
Riso Nano Vialone Veronese PGI
Rooted in the history of Verona and famed for its distinctive texture and taste, this eminent Italian rice is perfect for risottos.
Loukoumi Geroskipou PGI
From the legendary site of Aphrodite’s sacred gardens comes a burst of sweet colours and flavours.
Fava Santorinis PDO
The sweet golden split peas of Fava Santorinis PDO are harvested on a small group of islands in the South Aegean Sea.
Jambon d’Ardenne PGI
Belgium’s Jambon d’Ardenne PGI owes its characteristic flavour to the Ardennes microclimate, which is perfect for producing this ham.
Kalix Löjrom PDO
The specific orange shade of the roe of Kalix Löjrom PDO is what sets this Swedish speciality apart.
Gyulai kolbász PGI
Gyulai kolbász or Gyulai pároskolbász PGI is a Hungarian sausage, which comes with a fascinating story and a pleasantly smoky and spicy fragrance.
Estonian vodka GI
Estonian vodka GI is a spirit drink produced in Estonia using ethyl alcohol obtained from rye, wheat and/or potatoes grown in this country.
Radicchio Rosso di Treviso
Wild chicory’s journey from roadside flower to Radicchio Rosso di Treviso PGI is one of careful breeding, innovation and artisanship.
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO
Porcelaine white with a creamy texture cheese, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO is only produced with the fresh milk of water buffalos.
Geraardsbergse mattentaarten
Made with flaky pastry and with a dark brown crust, Geraardsbergse mattentaarten PGI are a traditional Flemish specialty.
Münchener Bier
Drawn from wells sunk deep into the rock beneath the city, the famous quality of Munich beer draws over 6 million people to the city each year.
Chianti PDO
One of the most famous Italian wines, Chianti PDO is known across the globe.
Comté PDO
Nutty flavours. An ivory golden colour. Comté PDO is no ordinary hard cheese.
Prosciutto di Parma PDO
Who hasn’t heard of Prosciutto di Parma PDO? An aged raw Italian ham found in most Italian delis or restaurants.
Irish Whiskey GI
One of the world’s oldest spirits, Irish whiskey has been distilled in Ireland since the 6th Century.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux wines enjoy a reputation for excellence, achieved through centuries of experience and the conditions of the region where the grapes are grown.
Krokos Kozanis PDO
Krokos Kozanis PDO a saffron known for its particularly high quality colour and strong flavour.
Feta PDO
Salty and slightly acidic, Feta PDO is a cheese with a history as rich as its taste.