Marrone di Castel del Rio
Food · PGI · 4 municipalities
Established in 1996 as a Protected Geographic Indication within Emilia-Romagna, the Marrone di Castel del Rio encompasses a production zone restricted to four specific municipalities, starting alphabetically with Borgo Tossignano. What distinguishes this chestnut denomination from its regional peers is its highly unusual modern status: despite its long-standing EU registration, official agricultural registries record exactly zero verified producers actively operating under the IGP designation. This stark absence of certified commercial growers sets the geographic boundary apart, turning this particular sweet chestnut origin into an intriguing legal and agricultural anomaly within the Italian food registry rather than an active commercial export.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marrone di Castel del Rio produced?
- Marrone di Castel del Rio is produced in 4 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Borgo Tossignano, Casalfiumanese, Castel del Rio, Fontanelice.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.