Cinta Senese
Food · PDO · 273 municipalities
Established as a protected designation of origin since 2005, the Cinta Senese DOP designates a highly specific agricultural heritage managed within Tuscany. Unlike other regional designations with broader commercial bases, this denomination is uniquely characterized by its select scale: while its defined production zone spans 273 Tuscan municipalities, including Abbadia San Salvatore and Arcidosso, it relies on a remarkably small cohort of just 15 verified producers. Under the oversight of the Consorzio di tutela della Cinta Senese DOP, this strict ratio ensures that the actual production remains concentrated among a tiny group of authorized operators across this extensive geographic territory.
The producers 15
+ 9 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cinta Senese produced?
- Cinta Senese is produced in 273 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Abbadia San Salvatore, Abetone Cutigliano, Agliana, Altopascio and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.