Lucca

Established as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in 2003, the Lucca olive oil denomination covers a production zone of 19 municipalities in Tuscany, stretching across areas like Altopascio. Yet, this geographical designation presents a striking anomaly compared to neighboring oils: it currently lists zero verified producers. While the official boundaries define the geographic origin of this regional olive oil, the absence of active, certified producers means that physical bottles legally bearing the Lucca DOP seal are non-existent in the commercial market, leaving this specific Tuscan denomination as a purely theoretical cartographic entity on the gastronomic map.