DOP · since 1996
Ragusano
Food · PDO · 15 municipalities
While other Sicilian denominations span the entire island, Ragusano DOP limits its geographical identity to a strictly defined zone of 15 municipalities in southeastern Sicily, including Acate, Ispica, and Modica. Recognized since 1996, the cheese's standards are preserved by a highly exclusive pool of just 56 verified producers. Under the guidance of the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Ragusano DOP, these dairies operate within this localized territory, ensuring that its production cannot be replicated in neighboring regions, cementing a highly specialized micro-provenance that sets it apart from more widespread southern Italian cheeses.
Production zone
Producers56 verified
Agri Cheese Farm✓
Alderisi Giovanni✓
The producers 56
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Agri Cheese Farm
Ragusa
Alderisi Giovanni
Allibrio Giovanni
Scicli
Antoci Giuseppe
Baglieri Giovanni
Baglieri & Pappalardo
Noto
+ 50 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ragusano produced?
- Ragusano is produced in 15 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Acate, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Comiso, Giarratana 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.